Rescue Remedy has 5x dilution of plant extracts of Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum in a grape alcohol solution. I put a few drops in a cup of boiling water to get rid of the alcohol. I think that works, but what about the plant extracts, do they evaporate?
Getting rid of alcohol in Rescue Remedy?
I don't think the boiling water will affect the plant extracts. My acupunturist has me put my liquid herbs in boiling water to evaporate the alcohol and I don't think she would suggest this if the process would compromise the herbs or render them ineffective.
Reply:Forget that Remedy.. use a remedy using Yarrow Root! What are U trying to rescue
your health? If so Just Pleursy Root, Yarrow
and Echinecea will do it! Oh if U don't like the taste of Yarrow then use Grape Seed Extract.
Yarrow unfermented is like Buckley's Original coffee mixture!
Reply:for me to get rid of alcohol is drink a coffee
Monday, November 16, 2009
How would it work out to combine two vines "Sweet Autumn Clematis" and "Silver Lace Vine" together?
I was told that if you combine the two you will have blooms from June till November.
Is this true?
and how exactly do you plant them together at the base of the wall?
Also can anyone tell me the time period roughly for the bloom period for each and how well will they look overlapped together during this time?
Thanks for your Answers!
How would it work out to combine two vines "Sweet Autumn Clematis" and "Silver Lace Vine" together?
Still bad. Better, but still bad.
Silver lace vine aggressively suckers from the base, and sweet autumn clematis can blow seed everywhere, you'll be pulling it out of your fence lines.
If you cut them back, they may not bloom as well for you. I'm not 100% sure on that, but it seems possible that the plant will not be mature enough to put on a heavy flower display.
Over all both are fairly low quality vines. Maybe try honeysuckle and trumpet vine? I reserve their use to problem areas, or 'naturalized' areas. The wood pile and such.
I hope that this helps
Reply:It probably depends on where you live, and what the climate is like there. Where I live, clematis is kind of tricky - it does really well when it finds a spot it likes, but it's hard to reliably find those spots! Silver lace vine, on the other hand, grows like the proverbial weed. So I am pretty certain that if I tried that combo here, pretty soon I would have nothing but silver lace vine.
As far as planting two vines together at the base of a wall, it's pretty straightforward (I do it with different types of morning glory all the time). You basically just dig your planting holes about 6-8" out from the wall and around 12-14" apart from one another, and plant. As they grow, they will blend together.
And, I am not certain what type Sweet Autumn clematis is - some you can prune down to the crown in fall, but others you don't prune until spring, and some you don't prune at all! Better to make sure what type Sweet Autumn is before you go cutting to make sure you are not inadvertently depriving yourself of next year's blooms (or maybe even killing the plant) with overzealous pruning.
Another combo you might consider is to grow the clematis up and over a climbing or rambling rose. This can look very pretty, give you lots of season-long color as the roses generally bloom before the clematis, and the rose also shades the roots of the clematis, which seems to help the clematis grow better.
Hope this helps.
Reply:Autumn clematis (clematis paniculata) can be cut back to the ground every year and it will come back with a vengance. So can Silver lace vine. If you are determined to plant them together, just plant them side by side. Autumn clematis blooms in August-September. Polygonum blooms from July to frost.
http://www.daytonnursery.com/Encyclopedi...
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5717...
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/683/
Read Dave's Garden for comments from people who have planted them.
Reply:plant them side by side when planting at the base of the wall the bloom period should be may june and they will look beautiful overlapped together.and do cut them back in the fall after there last bloom.
Is this true?
and how exactly do you plant them together at the base of the wall?
Also can anyone tell me the time period roughly for the bloom period for each and how well will they look overlapped together during this time?
Thanks for your Answers!
How would it work out to combine two vines "Sweet Autumn Clematis" and "Silver Lace Vine" together?
Still bad. Better, but still bad.
Silver lace vine aggressively suckers from the base, and sweet autumn clematis can blow seed everywhere, you'll be pulling it out of your fence lines.
If you cut them back, they may not bloom as well for you. I'm not 100% sure on that, but it seems possible that the plant will not be mature enough to put on a heavy flower display.
Over all both are fairly low quality vines. Maybe try honeysuckle and trumpet vine? I reserve their use to problem areas, or 'naturalized' areas. The wood pile and such.
I hope that this helps
Reply:It probably depends on where you live, and what the climate is like there. Where I live, clematis is kind of tricky - it does really well when it finds a spot it likes, but it's hard to reliably find those spots! Silver lace vine, on the other hand, grows like the proverbial weed. So I am pretty certain that if I tried that combo here, pretty soon I would have nothing but silver lace vine.
As far as planting two vines together at the base of a wall, it's pretty straightforward (I do it with different types of morning glory all the time). You basically just dig your planting holes about 6-8" out from the wall and around 12-14" apart from one another, and plant. As they grow, they will blend together.
And, I am not certain what type Sweet Autumn clematis is - some you can prune down to the crown in fall, but others you don't prune until spring, and some you don't prune at all! Better to make sure what type Sweet Autumn is before you go cutting to make sure you are not inadvertently depriving yourself of next year's blooms (or maybe even killing the plant) with overzealous pruning.
Another combo you might consider is to grow the clematis up and over a climbing or rambling rose. This can look very pretty, give you lots of season-long color as the roses generally bloom before the clematis, and the rose also shades the roots of the clematis, which seems to help the clematis grow better.
Hope this helps.
Reply:Autumn clematis (clematis paniculata) can be cut back to the ground every year and it will come back with a vengance. So can Silver lace vine. If you are determined to plant them together, just plant them side by side. Autumn clematis blooms in August-September. Polygonum blooms from July to frost.
http://www.daytonnursery.com/Encyclopedi...
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5717...
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/683/
Read Dave's Garden for comments from people who have planted them.
Reply:plant them side by side when planting at the base of the wall the bloom period should be may june and they will look beautiful overlapped together.and do cut them back in the fall after there last bloom.
Hi, i'd love to grow clematis, could it grow well in Malaysia? Anyone knows where i could get it from?
there a literally hundreds of clematis I'm sure the site below can help
Hi, i'd love to grow clematis, could it grow well in Malaysia? Anyone knows where i could get it from?
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu6jLVaRGTu...
Hi, i'd love to grow clematis, could it grow well in Malaysia? Anyone knows where i could get it from?
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geu6jLVaRGTu...
RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
is this distance about wright, or should i move them closer what is the ideal distance?
one is clematis
RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
Definately no closer as the soil would be too dry, ( the wall sucks out the water). Remember that clematis likes cool roots, so if it's a sun-baked wall, put some stones or gravel around the base of the plant. About 20-30 cm wide and 2-5 cm deep.
Reply:as long as its good rich muck 8 inches will be ok - plants cant measure!!!!
Reply:My clematis is about the same distance from my fence. It was the perfect distance because as it has grown, it has put off other shoots that now cover the distance between the fence and the plant. The bottom now appears fuller.
Reply:I planted a lady bank rose in my front flower bed and I love it. It only blooms for a few weeks in the spring but green the rest of the summer. But I have people stop and tell me
how they love it.
Reply:This is a sensible distance to put plants from the wall. It gives room for roots to grow. Remmber to keep feeding our pants, though and good luck.
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one is clematis
RE:Climbing plants.I have planted some climbing plants approx 8 inch from a wall.?
Definately no closer as the soil would be too dry, ( the wall sucks out the water). Remember that clematis likes cool roots, so if it's a sun-baked wall, put some stones or gravel around the base of the plant. About 20-30 cm wide and 2-5 cm deep.
Reply:as long as its good rich muck 8 inches will be ok - plants cant measure!!!!
Reply:My clematis is about the same distance from my fence. It was the perfect distance because as it has grown, it has put off other shoots that now cover the distance between the fence and the plant. The bottom now appears fuller.
Reply:I planted a lady bank rose in my front flower bed and I love it. It only blooms for a few weeks in the spring but green the rest of the summer. But I have people stop and tell me
how they love it.
Reply:This is a sensible distance to put plants from the wall. It gives room for roots to grow. Remmber to keep feeding our pants, though and good luck.
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Why are wasps attracted to my Beech Hedge?
I have clematis plants weaving their way through my long beech hedge but can never get too close to tie them in due to the wasps!!
Why are wasps attracted to my Beech Hedge?
Wasps make their nests from wood that they collect, and it may be that they are chewing some of the wood from the older parts of your Beech plants, to build a nest somewhere else. They often chew away at fences too - they're doing this now in my garden.
Washing up liquid diluted down and sprayed will kill wasps, and this may give you the chance to get to your Clematis, to tie it etc. Otherwise, if you can find the nest, you could remove it, after spraying it with a wasp killer. There are some invasive wasps that will attack your face, so be careful!
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Maybe it's a coincidence.
The wasps may have a nest in the ground under the beech hedge.
Reply:wasps want a place to live so get a can of wasp spray it wherever they attach so they will go away.
Reply:whos beech hedge ??
Why are wasps attracted to my Beech Hedge?
Wasps make their nests from wood that they collect, and it may be that they are chewing some of the wood from the older parts of your Beech plants, to build a nest somewhere else. They often chew away at fences too - they're doing this now in my garden.
Washing up liquid diluted down and sprayed will kill wasps, and this may give you the chance to get to your Clematis, to tie it etc. Otherwise, if you can find the nest, you could remove it, after spraying it with a wasp killer. There are some invasive wasps that will attack your face, so be careful!
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Maybe it's a coincidence.
The wasps may have a nest in the ground under the beech hedge.
Reply:wasps want a place to live so get a can of wasp spray it wherever they attach so they will go away.
Reply:whos beech hedge ??
When is a "frost" a "frost"? Is it any time temps dip below freezing after spring?
I live in Zone 5 (Chicago). We've had some mild weather recently and I've got lots of stuff starting to pop up in my garden -- crocus, bleeding heart, clematis, sedum, hydrangea, a magnolia tree and many shrubs are starting to leaf out. Some of these things have only little buds on them and some (many the bulbs) have flowers. For the next few nights now, temps are supposed to go below freezing. Is this considered a "frost" or do temps have to be mild for a while before you can call it "frost"? Do I have to cover any of my stuff?
When is a "frost" a "frost"? Is it any time temps dip below freezing after spring?
Frost is a combination of humidity level and temps. The plants that already present themselves are hardy and can withstand another freeze or frost! Your region is subject to possible frost thru April and into early May.
Protect your plantings by using a 10-10-10 with mineral granular fert the weekend after Easter. Put directly on soil at recommended amount. Mulch lightly with a hardwood shredded material. Any visable dieback from frost or freeze remove with hand shears ( dip those shears in a Clorox and Water solution thereafter).
Plant any really non-hardy plants around Mother's Day. Fill in the bed with a two-three inch layer of mulch and treat with a Preen with Pre-emergent agent. You'll be fine that way.
The fact that the plants reappear shows you they can and will survive. Good Luck
Reply:A frost comes when the dew freezes. This is why you usually have frost in the fall and the spring, in canada anyways. Below freezing does not always mean frost. You can simply protect your plants by laying some blankets over them, and then weight them so they wont blow all over your yard if a wind should come up. This way it protects them from the direct frost. Hope this helps, have a good one!
When is a "frost" a "frost"? Is it any time temps dip below freezing after spring?
Frost is a combination of humidity level and temps. The plants that already present themselves are hardy and can withstand another freeze or frost! Your region is subject to possible frost thru April and into early May.
Protect your plantings by using a 10-10-10 with mineral granular fert the weekend after Easter. Put directly on soil at recommended amount. Mulch lightly with a hardwood shredded material. Any visable dieback from frost or freeze remove with hand shears ( dip those shears in a Clorox and Water solution thereafter).
Plant any really non-hardy plants around Mother's Day. Fill in the bed with a two-three inch layer of mulch and treat with a Preen with Pre-emergent agent. You'll be fine that way.
The fact that the plants reappear shows you they can and will survive. Good Luck
Reply:A frost comes when the dew freezes. This is why you usually have frost in the fall and the spring, in canada anyways. Below freezing does not always mean frost. You can simply protect your plants by laying some blankets over them, and then weight them so they wont blow all over your yard if a wind should come up. This way it protects them from the direct frost. Hope this helps, have a good one!
I was wondering if anyone knows household remedies for my outdoor plants.?
I have something eating my clematis's. I was told not to cut off the dead parts, is that true. How often should I add my miracle grow plant food?
I was wondering if anyone knows household remedies for my outdoor plants.?
I always cut off the dead parts. For the insect damage, spray with a solution of dish soap and water or dust with rotenone. I always read the directions on how often to use a product.
Reply:if it's really tiny, it's probably aphids. Try spritzing the leaves with a mild soap and water solution, the aphids won't stick to the leaves then.
Reply:This site has some great plant Q%26amp;A,
http://www.recycleottawa.org/ottawaplant...
I was wondering if anyone knows household remedies for my outdoor plants.?
I always cut off the dead parts. For the insect damage, spray with a solution of dish soap and water or dust with rotenone. I always read the directions on how often to use a product.
Reply:if it's really tiny, it's probably aphids. Try spritzing the leaves with a mild soap and water solution, the aphids won't stick to the leaves then.
Reply:This site has some great plant Q%26amp;A,
http://www.recycleottawa.org/ottawaplant...
When is a good time to plant a new vine on a wall such as Silver Lace Vine or Clematis?
I Am wanting to order or buy either the Silver Lace Vine or the Clematis vine (preferably evergreen with several different bloom times for longer color) and plant them at the base of a brick wall.
When would be the time that I would best be able to find either one of these and when is the best time to plant them?
Thanks for your answers!
When is a good time to plant a new vine on a wall such as Silver Lace Vine or Clematis?
Plant after the last frost. You'll want it to get plenty of sun, and the morning sun is the best for them. Be sure to space them far enough apart so they don't strangulate each other....5 feet.
Reply:It is probably spring but a garden centre would confirm that. I do know that Clematis need sun on their roots(well just at ground level above the root) but you put stones round the soil/plant when you plant it.
Reply:I would advise against Silver Lace Vine, this is known as the mile a minute plant. It will take over everything and look scraggy, there is nothing you can do to make it look nice so personally I would avoid it like the plague.
Clematis armandii is a large leaved evergreen clematis that has heavily scented blooms in the winter. It grows well in the UK but does need to be carefully tied in to it's support system as the stems can be brittle and snap in high winds.
If you have a large area to cover you could also consider Akebia quinata (the chocolate vine) and Passiflora caerulea also known as the passion flower.
http://plants.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/...
Reply:How big is your wall and which way does it face.
Clemantis will need at least 20 feet between plants or they will choke each other eventually.
Not so much the sun or lack of it more the cold Northern winds cause damage in winter.
End of Febuary early March, but make sure there is a lot of mulch/rotting compost in the hole. As long as the roots stay frost free your all right
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When would be the time that I would best be able to find either one of these and when is the best time to plant them?
Thanks for your answers!
When is a good time to plant a new vine on a wall such as Silver Lace Vine or Clematis?
Plant after the last frost. You'll want it to get plenty of sun, and the morning sun is the best for them. Be sure to space them far enough apart so they don't strangulate each other....5 feet.
Reply:It is probably spring but a garden centre would confirm that. I do know that Clematis need sun on their roots(well just at ground level above the root) but you put stones round the soil/plant when you plant it.
Reply:I would advise against Silver Lace Vine, this is known as the mile a minute plant. It will take over everything and look scraggy, there is nothing you can do to make it look nice so personally I would avoid it like the plague.
Clematis armandii is a large leaved evergreen clematis that has heavily scented blooms in the winter. It grows well in the UK but does need to be carefully tied in to it's support system as the stems can be brittle and snap in high winds.
If you have a large area to cover you could also consider Akebia quinata (the chocolate vine) and Passiflora caerulea also known as the passion flower.
http://plants.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/...
Reply:How big is your wall and which way does it face.
Clemantis will need at least 20 feet between plants or they will choke each other eventually.
Not so much the sun or lack of it more the cold Northern winds cause damage in winter.
End of Febuary early March, but make sure there is a lot of mulch/rotting compost in the hole. As long as the roots stay frost free your all right
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Are my plants salvageable?
I live in Chicago and the weather has been extremely crazy~ and cold. My lilac bushes, clematis, peonies and other annuals had started to bloom and now appear wilted even thoough I managed to cover them the day after it became bitterly cold. Do you guys think that they will make it or die? What else should I do?
Are my plants salvageable?
you sound like you did all the right things and all that you can do!
It is all up to nature now!
they may not do good this season because of this but next yr. will be here soon and they should come back o.k.
Reply:they may frost back and resprout later in the season.
welcome to global warming. In florida, it was 89 degrees tuesday and 45 degrees now at 9 on saturday night
Reply:They'll be fine. You might not see any blooms this year but they'll survive.
Are my plants salvageable?
you sound like you did all the right things and all that you can do!
It is all up to nature now!
they may not do good this season because of this but next yr. will be here soon and they should come back o.k.
Reply:they may frost back and resprout later in the season.
welcome to global warming. In florida, it was 89 degrees tuesday and 45 degrees now at 9 on saturday night
Reply:They'll be fine. You might not see any blooms this year but they'll survive.
Another one for clematis growers?
Ok....I got my first clematis at a Lowe's garden center. It was in a 1 gallon container growing onto a mini trellis. I've had it in the ground for about a month and a half now and it hasn't quite taken to the fence yet. I thought about cutting it in certain areas to free it up a bit, but the only thing I did was pull the base of the trellis out of the ground, gave it a deep watering and replaced the mulch. Do I need to cut parts of the trellis to give it more room to grow, or will it do this on its own?
Another one for clematis growers?
Are you providing something else for the Clematis to climb on other than the trellis that it came with? If so, then remove the one that it came with. You can do that but cutting it away if it is wooden. If metal, carefully untwine the Clematis from it and begin to allow it to climb on the new support (new trellis, shrub, rose, etc). You can gently tie it up if you want to help it along.
Now, in regards to pruning. There are 3 types of Clematis and each plant falls into one of these types. The types help determine the proper pruning method for it. So, do not do any cutting until you have determined which type you have and how/when to prune it. If you prune at the wrong time, you could end up without any blooms next year.
Go here are see the types and pruning instructions:
http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...
Now, get the name of yours and do a search for it. Once at a website, it should tell you what type you have and then you will know how to prune.
Also, these are slow to establish so I'm not surprised you aren't noticing any great going on at the moment. Just be patient as these beauties take time. Know that almost all of them are deciduous and go dormant in the winter (I think only 1 or 2 species are evergreen). The mulch is fine just be sure it isn't sitting at the crown of the plant or it will rot out. Clematis enjoy moist soil and their roots in the shade. The rest of the plant can be in full sun but they like their feet cool.
Hope this helps. :)
Another one for clematis growers?
Are you providing something else for the Clematis to climb on other than the trellis that it came with? If so, then remove the one that it came with. You can do that but cutting it away if it is wooden. If metal, carefully untwine the Clematis from it and begin to allow it to climb on the new support (new trellis, shrub, rose, etc). You can gently tie it up if you want to help it along.
Now, in regards to pruning. There are 3 types of Clematis and each plant falls into one of these types. The types help determine the proper pruning method for it. So, do not do any cutting until you have determined which type you have and how/when to prune it. If you prune at the wrong time, you could end up without any blooms next year.
Go here are see the types and pruning instructions:
http://www.clematis.com.pl/wms/wmsg.php/...
Now, get the name of yours and do a search for it. Once at a website, it should tell you what type you have and then you will know how to prune.
Also, these are slow to establish so I'm not surprised you aren't noticing any great going on at the moment. Just be patient as these beauties take time. Know that almost all of them are deciduous and go dormant in the winter (I think only 1 or 2 species are evergreen). The mulch is fine just be sure it isn't sitting at the crown of the plant or it will rot out. Clematis enjoy moist soil and their roots in the shade. The rest of the plant can be in full sun but they like their feet cool.
Hope this helps. :)
Have you ever shown someboy your clematis at the bottom of the garden ?
Yes, but he turned out to be a bit of a pansy....
Have you ever shown someboy your clematis at the bottom of the garden ?
what garden oh yer that one the one that is paved over
Reply:yes, it's a lovely climber ♫
Reply:no we only have graves down there , nothing grows here!
Reply:I do not have a clematis, I have a knob and I keep it in the shed.
Reply:Ew!
You have a very dirty mind!
Shame on you!
Reply:no, but I've shown them my hollyhocks.
Reply:Yes - I've got a beautiful pink one, and the clematis ain't bad either.
Well COME ON, that's what you were looking for wasn't it ! ! !
Reply:Yes the flowers are beautiful
Reply:hell yeah baby all the time!! yeah
Reply:like the someboy better yes i have and enjoyed it thanks
Reply:Sorry, I trim my own bush.
Reply:no but i once showed them my tulip
Reply:i am ashamed to say yes... Is is your birthday? if it is Happy Birthday.....
Reply:I do so wish I could get Clematis to grow. They all die on me. It makes me sad because they are so beautiful and would look so nice by my mailbox.
Reply:yes i have, its a lovely shade of pink
Have you ever shown someboy your clematis at the bottom of the garden ?
what garden oh yer that one the one that is paved over
Reply:yes, it's a lovely climber ♫
Reply:no we only have graves down there , nothing grows here!
Reply:I do not have a clematis, I have a knob and I keep it in the shed.
Reply:Ew!
You have a very dirty mind!
Shame on you!
Reply:no, but I've shown them my hollyhocks.
Reply:Yes - I've got a beautiful pink one, and the clematis ain't bad either.
Well COME ON, that's what you were looking for wasn't it ! ! !
Reply:Yes the flowers are beautiful
Reply:hell yeah baby all the time!! yeah
Reply:like the someboy better yes i have and enjoyed it thanks
Reply:Sorry, I trim my own bush.
Reply:no but i once showed them my tulip
Reply:i am ashamed to say yes... Is is your birthday? if it is Happy Birthday.....
Reply:I do so wish I could get Clematis to grow. They all die on me. It makes me sad because they are so beautiful and would look so nice by my mailbox.
Reply:yes i have, its a lovely shade of pink
I'm training my clematis to climb Everest?
Any tips will be welcome?
I'm training my clematis to climb Everest?
plenty of oral stimulation is necessary
Reply:Nothing much. Just go get her. Happy climbing. Good luck
Reply:Yes , I'm with stormyweather....Oral stimulation is a must my friend.
Reply:climb it in night , it would be cool lolol
Reply:Do not Prune!
Reply:You'v gotta buy a lot of trellis mate !!
Reply:Take it to fitness classes !
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I'm training my clematis to climb Everest?
plenty of oral stimulation is necessary
Reply:Nothing much. Just go get her. Happy climbing. Good luck
Reply:Yes , I'm with stormyweather....Oral stimulation is a must my friend.
Reply:climb it in night , it would be cool lolol
Reply:Do not Prune!
Reply:You'v gotta buy a lot of trellis mate !!
Reply:Take it to fitness classes !
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Anyone know a good way to hide a stump?
My boyfriend and I bought a house and there is some existing lanscaping. There is a tree with a plant bed around it. Cute, but I wanted to rip up the old plants and put in new ones. But once I start ripping them up I find a stump from a previuos tree. I dont want to hire a stump grinding service or rent a stump grinder. Too much time annoyance and cost. But I still want put my lil bed around the tree and somehow hide that stump. Maybe with a bush or something?
I have read a couple of articles on the net about using clematis because not only is it pretty but it wraps around the stump pretty well and eventually will smother the stump. But the stump in my yard is pretty low to the ground and I cant see a clematis wrapping around it.
Thanks ahead of time !!!
Anyone know a good way to hide a stump?
There's a couple of things I have seen done. You could (if the stump is flat) put a pot on the stump with a very dense plant (like a think fern or something) that will "weep" over the sides of the pot and touch the ground (thus hiding the stump).
You could also create a rock garden over the stump. Pile up rocks and soil. Plant a good ground cover of your choice between the rocks.
Good luck! :)
Reply:Hi DinaJ, there's a way on this one. If you like the idea of raised garden beds, there's the place to put one. You can make a box around it, any shape of your liking will do. This way, you don't need to worry about the stump. You'll just plant over it. Here's a soil mixture that you can use, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 vermiculite, and 1/3 mixture of five different compost. This mixture won't ever need fertilising for the year. You just add compost next year. This mixture won't have many weeds either. To learn more about this methods of gardening, check this site (www.squarefootgardening.com). Good luck.
Reply:If its loww to the ground plant something like ivy to work as a ground cover then plant your other plants within the ivy
Reply:Just dig out the center of it and make a pot out of it, A hollowed out stump makes a great planting pot for almost any variety of flowers that you would want to grow, manage it the same way as a pot sitting on the porch. You will be surprised on just how little of a hollowed out you will need then it gets larger each year. You can also drill holes anywhere in it and put artificial flowers and plants in it, you can make it so realistic that no one will know. Just use your imagination.
Reply:The way you get rid of it is: drill several holes into it, fill them with 85 octane and the stomp will rot out quickly and then you can smash it with a hammer easily.
Reply:Depending on the size, height %26amp; levelness of the stump, %26amp; where it is in your yard....you can get creative %26amp; solve this in a flash.
If it's not level enough or the right height you or your boyfriend can rig it up with inexpensive items to where you want it: might use bricks, stones, flat rock, wire, mesh, etc. Just make sure it's weatherproof, won't blow away, %26amp; will hold the weight.
In the past; I've put bird houses on taller stumps but also wanted to do the same thing with short ones too. We live in hurricane country %26amp; always have all heights of stumps around. I created a beach condo community putting beach houses up on dowels. You can create a sand dune to place the dowels down in to hold them up high enough. Or if it's a mountain cabin, sunny cottage, ski lodge etc bird house' there are other ways.
I have a stump it leveled out %26amp; place a 4 foot high wooden lighthouse on including a dim light at the top that revolves. It's nice to use when someone is trying to find your house.
A cement or resin Oriental lantern ( the short %26amp; squatty kind) that you can place a good sized candle in is good for ambience.
A water fountain sitting a pile of smooth riverstone is nice or a bird bath.
Reply:dig it up
then fil the hole up with dirt and plant some grass or something there
Reply:Set a pot of trailing flowers on it. They will fall over the pot and stump to hide it. That is a perfect place to display a pot of beautiful flowers.
Reply:maybe you can get boyfriend to cut it out with an axe.
Reply:Hollow it out and use it as a small bird bath
Reply:you could put a bucket ova the stump and maybe noone will notice that there is anything there!
Reply:Wear longer pants?
Sorry couldn't resist.
Reply:Maybe you could put some bricks around it or you could even put a statue on top of it like a small cement rabbit, turtle, etc.
I have read a couple of articles on the net about using clematis because not only is it pretty but it wraps around the stump pretty well and eventually will smother the stump. But the stump in my yard is pretty low to the ground and I cant see a clematis wrapping around it.
Thanks ahead of time !!!
Anyone know a good way to hide a stump?
There's a couple of things I have seen done. You could (if the stump is flat) put a pot on the stump with a very dense plant (like a think fern or something) that will "weep" over the sides of the pot and touch the ground (thus hiding the stump).
You could also create a rock garden over the stump. Pile up rocks and soil. Plant a good ground cover of your choice between the rocks.
Good luck! :)
Reply:Hi DinaJ, there's a way on this one. If you like the idea of raised garden beds, there's the place to put one. You can make a box around it, any shape of your liking will do. This way, you don't need to worry about the stump. You'll just plant over it. Here's a soil mixture that you can use, 1/3 peat moss, 1/3 vermiculite, and 1/3 mixture of five different compost. This mixture won't ever need fertilising for the year. You just add compost next year. This mixture won't have many weeds either. To learn more about this methods of gardening, check this site (www.squarefootgardening.com). Good luck.
Reply:If its loww to the ground plant something like ivy to work as a ground cover then plant your other plants within the ivy
Reply:Just dig out the center of it and make a pot out of it, A hollowed out stump makes a great planting pot for almost any variety of flowers that you would want to grow, manage it the same way as a pot sitting on the porch. You will be surprised on just how little of a hollowed out you will need then it gets larger each year. You can also drill holes anywhere in it and put artificial flowers and plants in it, you can make it so realistic that no one will know. Just use your imagination.
Reply:The way you get rid of it is: drill several holes into it, fill them with 85 octane and the stomp will rot out quickly and then you can smash it with a hammer easily.
Reply:Depending on the size, height %26amp; levelness of the stump, %26amp; where it is in your yard....you can get creative %26amp; solve this in a flash.
If it's not level enough or the right height you or your boyfriend can rig it up with inexpensive items to where you want it: might use bricks, stones, flat rock, wire, mesh, etc. Just make sure it's weatherproof, won't blow away, %26amp; will hold the weight.
In the past; I've put bird houses on taller stumps but also wanted to do the same thing with short ones too. We live in hurricane country %26amp; always have all heights of stumps around. I created a beach condo community putting beach houses up on dowels. You can create a sand dune to place the dowels down in to hold them up high enough. Or if it's a mountain cabin, sunny cottage, ski lodge etc bird house' there are other ways.
I have a stump it leveled out %26amp; place a 4 foot high wooden lighthouse on including a dim light at the top that revolves. It's nice to use when someone is trying to find your house.
A cement or resin Oriental lantern ( the short %26amp; squatty kind) that you can place a good sized candle in is good for ambience.
A water fountain sitting a pile of smooth riverstone is nice or a bird bath.
Reply:dig it up
then fil the hole up with dirt and plant some grass or something there
Reply:Set a pot of trailing flowers on it. They will fall over the pot and stump to hide it. That is a perfect place to display a pot of beautiful flowers.
Reply:maybe you can get boyfriend to cut it out with an axe.
Reply:Hollow it out and use it as a small bird bath
Reply:you could put a bucket ova the stump and maybe noone will notice that there is anything there!
Reply:Wear longer pants?
Sorry couldn't resist.
Reply:Maybe you could put some bricks around it or you could even put a statue on top of it like a small cement rabbit, turtle, etc.
What is the best fertilizer for my clematis?
Can you give me a name for a very good fertilizer that helps my clematis grow very fast?where can I get it?How long does it take to bloom?It is about 1 meter tall.I just bought it last week.Is it going to spread this year?how can i take care of it?
What is the best fertilizer for my clematis?
Clematis can be fussy. You need to get it into the ground. Dig a hole bigger than the pot with a mound at the bottom. Plant the clematis with the roots spread out and the crown just about the soil level.
Clematis like to be mulched and like compost, but DO NOT fertilize. You will get soft green shoots that are susceptible to "clematis wilt", which can kill your plant almost overnight.
The rule for clematis is to keep the roots cool and moist and the stems sunny and dry. A clematis is really along term gardening project. They may bloom the first year, but if they are well established they will flower better each year. They do not spread like mint, but if you are lucky, you may get a "baby" after a few years.
Reply:Hello Moonflower how are you today? My mother and grandmother have Clematis and the fertilizer you can on it is meraclgrow poting soil and fertilizer it takes about one to two years to get big. Now if you were going to move in the future I would leave it and get another one. each time you move you helping the next owner to like what you have done with the Clematis. Yeah you can put it into a pot when you move but it make hurt the plant. would you E-mail me when you get the clematis in the or in a pot. www.jpenton17@yahoo.com James P. Happy planting
What is the best fertilizer for my clematis?
Clematis can be fussy. You need to get it into the ground. Dig a hole bigger than the pot with a mound at the bottom. Plant the clematis with the roots spread out and the crown just about the soil level.
Clematis like to be mulched and like compost, but DO NOT fertilize. You will get soft green shoots that are susceptible to "clematis wilt", which can kill your plant almost overnight.
The rule for clematis is to keep the roots cool and moist and the stems sunny and dry. A clematis is really along term gardening project. They may bloom the first year, but if they are well established they will flower better each year. They do not spread like mint, but if you are lucky, you may get a "baby" after a few years.
Reply:Hello Moonflower how are you today? My mother and grandmother have Clematis and the fertilizer you can on it is meraclgrow poting soil and fertilizer it takes about one to two years to get big. Now if you were going to move in the future I would leave it and get another one. each time you move you helping the next owner to like what you have done with the Clematis. Yeah you can put it into a pot when you move but it make hurt the plant. would you E-mail me when you get the clematis in the or in a pot. www.jpenton17@yahoo.com James P. Happy planting
Plz help, need ideas on a balcony garden?
I have two small balconies (9'x3 1/2') and would like to get some flowers out there but with just one chair on each deck there is little room. Some things I have thought about trying; clematis vine if it would flower this year on the floor and could climb the railing, those hanging bags with holes in them you see around with impatients and such. I can not hang a basket from the ceiling outside as out balconies are cement. Any ideas are really appreciated!
Plz help, need ideas on a balcony garden?
When I lived in a condo I had a beautiful garden. I used hanging window boxes. They sell them with a frame to slip over the edge. I loaded them up with wave petunias. You could see them from quite a distance (I was on 15th floor). I used very large pots to plant tomatoes. I then had every available container with various flowers. Clematis is fairly easy to grow. Keep in mind they like cool roots and must be pruned in the spring. Using plant food or compost will be important to replace the nutrients the plants use up. You can also plant rose bushes from what I am told.
Good luck!!
Plz help, need ideas on a balcony garden?
When I lived in a condo I had a beautiful garden. I used hanging window boxes. They sell them with a frame to slip over the edge. I loaded them up with wave petunias. You could see them from quite a distance (I was on 15th floor). I used very large pots to plant tomatoes. I then had every available container with various flowers. Clematis is fairly easy to grow. Keep in mind they like cool roots and must be pruned in the spring. Using plant food or compost will be important to replace the nutrients the plants use up. You can also plant rose bushes from what I am told.
Good luck!!
Need advice on growing a Clematis inside this winter, can you help ?
I bought a Blue Boy Clematis SEVERAL months ago. I never did get it planted. It is in my house and suddenly taking a major growth spurt, where all summer, it had just sat there, only a few inches tall. Now, nearly 3 feet tall and in a small pot, I wonder if it is too late to plant it outside or if I should just keep it inside all winter. If so, do I need to put it in a very cool area like the garage, and cut back on sunlight and water to let it have a dormant stage ? Or should I just put it outside NOW ? Today our Dec. temp is 63, but by the weekend, it will be 30 degrees, typical KY winters with a variety of ups/downs in temps. I would love to keep this little guy alive and thriving.
Need advice on growing a Clematis inside this winter, can you help ?
Winter care of container plants
Clematis in containers in open gardens, with the possible exception of very mild or sheltered maritime gardens, do not enjoy the wetness, very low temperatures or strong, cold winds of winter. This means that every care should be taken to shelter these plants from the elements until the arrival of warm weather. If the containers are not too heavy, move them into a glasshouse, well-lit garage, outhouse, shed, or porch. If such shelter is unavailable, position the containers at the base of a south-facing wall for protection.
Should the containers prove too heavy to move and, if the plants are hardy, prune away the top one-third of the stems and tie-in the rest to their supports to prevent wind damage and to protect the roots. A thick mulch gives added protection to the roots. Plants which are not very hardy but in containers too heavy to move should be wrapped in place to prevent excessive winter damage and loss. Wrap the plants with layers of old sheet or burlap or horticultural fleece, and the containers with bubble wrap. Keep the compost slightly moist. During late winter or early spring, remove the coverings and inspect the plant. Water if the soil is dry and prune the plants as necessary. Re-cover the clematis until all danger of frost has passed.
Spring care of container plants
Plants that overwinter in containers should be repotted in spring or, at the least, have their soil replenished. Simply remove the top 3-4 in. of soil, and replace it with a mixture of two parts loam-based potting soil and one part peat or suitable peat alternative. Ensure that the plant is supported securely, water it thoroughly, and commence feeding.
Repotting container plants
Not all container-grown clematis perform satisfactorily over many seasons, particularly the large-flowered cultivars with extensive roots. If, however, the same plant is to continue growing in a container after two or three seasons, it must be transferred to a larger container.
Successful repotting requires patience and time, especially if the containers are large and the plants are very mature. The best time for repotting clematis is early to late spring. If the plant needs pruning, do so before repotting it. Then, unless the container is too large or too heavy, ease the root ball carefully out of the container and move it to a larger pot filled with fresh potting compost. Firm the plant in, and water it. If the container is very large, lay it on its side and run a long-bladed knife between the compost and the container to loosen the root ball and ease it out. If the mouth of the container is not wide enough for the root ball to pass through, use a carving knife or similar implement to cut the outer 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) of the root ball before removing it. Once the root ball is out of the container, it may be necessary to reduce its size by cutting off 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) of roots, or even more from the outer edges. This is known as root pruning. Continue with repotting following the method outlined above for planting clematis in containers.
When repotting, refrain from forcing the plant out of its container by the stems. If canes support the plant, remove them before repotting to prevent any accidental injuries to yourself. Prune away at least one-third of the stems of clematis which flower on old wood, even if it means loss of flowers during the following season. Clematis with good, strong roots seldom die. If the clematis is too big for a container, plant it in the open garden and start over with a young plant.
This is all i know about these plants and hope this helps
Reply:I would suggest to plant the clematis now, if ground is not frozen; dig up a hole near the south wall of the house large enough for the clematis with its original pot; make sure the pot has sufficient drainage openings. Protect with wet leaves or mulch. In the spring relocate to its permanent location. Good luck!
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Need advice on growing a Clematis inside this winter, can you help ?
Winter care of container plants
Clematis in containers in open gardens, with the possible exception of very mild or sheltered maritime gardens, do not enjoy the wetness, very low temperatures or strong, cold winds of winter. This means that every care should be taken to shelter these plants from the elements until the arrival of warm weather. If the containers are not too heavy, move them into a glasshouse, well-lit garage, outhouse, shed, or porch. If such shelter is unavailable, position the containers at the base of a south-facing wall for protection.
Should the containers prove too heavy to move and, if the plants are hardy, prune away the top one-third of the stems and tie-in the rest to their supports to prevent wind damage and to protect the roots. A thick mulch gives added protection to the roots. Plants which are not very hardy but in containers too heavy to move should be wrapped in place to prevent excessive winter damage and loss. Wrap the plants with layers of old sheet or burlap or horticultural fleece, and the containers with bubble wrap. Keep the compost slightly moist. During late winter or early spring, remove the coverings and inspect the plant. Water if the soil is dry and prune the plants as necessary. Re-cover the clematis until all danger of frost has passed.
Spring care of container plants
Plants that overwinter in containers should be repotted in spring or, at the least, have their soil replenished. Simply remove the top 3-4 in. of soil, and replace it with a mixture of two parts loam-based potting soil and one part peat or suitable peat alternative. Ensure that the plant is supported securely, water it thoroughly, and commence feeding.
Repotting container plants
Not all container-grown clematis perform satisfactorily over many seasons, particularly the large-flowered cultivars with extensive roots. If, however, the same plant is to continue growing in a container after two or three seasons, it must be transferred to a larger container.
Successful repotting requires patience and time, especially if the containers are large and the plants are very mature. The best time for repotting clematis is early to late spring. If the plant needs pruning, do so before repotting it. Then, unless the container is too large or too heavy, ease the root ball carefully out of the container and move it to a larger pot filled with fresh potting compost. Firm the plant in, and water it. If the container is very large, lay it on its side and run a long-bladed knife between the compost and the container to loosen the root ball and ease it out. If the mouth of the container is not wide enough for the root ball to pass through, use a carving knife or similar implement to cut the outer 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) of the root ball before removing it. Once the root ball is out of the container, it may be necessary to reduce its size by cutting off 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) of roots, or even more from the outer edges. This is known as root pruning. Continue with repotting following the method outlined above for planting clematis in containers.
When repotting, refrain from forcing the plant out of its container by the stems. If canes support the plant, remove them before repotting to prevent any accidental injuries to yourself. Prune away at least one-third of the stems of clematis which flower on old wood, even if it means loss of flowers during the following season. Clematis with good, strong roots seldom die. If the clematis is too big for a container, plant it in the open garden and start over with a young plant.
This is all i know about these plants and hope this helps
Reply:I would suggest to plant the clematis now, if ground is not frozen; dig up a hole near the south wall of the house large enough for the clematis with its original pot; make sure the pot has sufficient drainage openings. Protect with wet leaves or mulch. In the spring relocate to its permanent location. Good luck!
Can one move a clematis?
as Some varieties of Clematis, especially the montana types are very vigorous and once established resent being moved.
Can one move a clematis?
Clematis are actually pretty easy going. Always cut them back when transplanting. They grow so fast you can cut them nearly to the ground and they will sprout right back up. Try to dig up as large of a rootball as possible and keep it intact for more vigorous growth. I always use a powdered transplant fertilizer like Vita Start or Sure Start to give it a better chance. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and carefully place the rootball in the hole. Use a planting mix or peat moss mixed 1/3 ammendment to 2/3 native soil and fill the hole. Water it in well. The best time to move it is now as it goes into dormance but before it gets too cold, if it freezes in your area. Summer is the hardest time but you could still do it then, just be more careful about watering.
Reply:I've only moved one and I don't know the variety but all I did was cut if back to the crown and dig up the root ball. It was back to it's old self after 2 years. I moved it during late fall to a nice sunny spot and gave it lotsa good soil, fertillizer and better support. I was told you could also divide them but I've never tried or seen it for myself.
Reply:Yes, no problem. It may be good to move in spring, as vigorous gowth is starting.
Reply:I have moved my clematis from the yard to a large pot on my deck and it did fine. I just made sure it was pampered a bit at first, like not letting it get too dried out. It was moved back in the early summer and it is going on another growing spell now.
Can one move a clematis?
Clematis are actually pretty easy going. Always cut them back when transplanting. They grow so fast you can cut them nearly to the ground and they will sprout right back up. Try to dig up as large of a rootball as possible and keep it intact for more vigorous growth. I always use a powdered transplant fertilizer like Vita Start or Sure Start to give it a better chance. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and carefully place the rootball in the hole. Use a planting mix or peat moss mixed 1/3 ammendment to 2/3 native soil and fill the hole. Water it in well. The best time to move it is now as it goes into dormance but before it gets too cold, if it freezes in your area. Summer is the hardest time but you could still do it then, just be more careful about watering.
Reply:I've only moved one and I don't know the variety but all I did was cut if back to the crown and dig up the root ball. It was back to it's old self after 2 years. I moved it during late fall to a nice sunny spot and gave it lotsa good soil, fertillizer and better support. I was told you could also divide them but I've never tried or seen it for myself.
Reply:Yes, no problem. It may be good to move in spring, as vigorous gowth is starting.
Reply:I have moved my clematis from the yard to a large pot on my deck and it did fine. I just made sure it was pampered a bit at first, like not letting it get too dried out. It was moved back in the early summer and it is going on another growing spell now.
How to pot a bare root clematis?
I would really need some detailed "How to grow" tips on clematis since I am a novice.A friend of mine received her clematis bare roots yesterday and she gave me two.Since I didn't have time to plant them,I placed them in the fridge crisper.I am thinking of planting them tomorrow.Since they are a year old bare root,I have read that they have to be potted in a 1 gallon pot at least till Sept or Oct before moving them to their permanent location.I want to do this right so here are the questions:Can I use a potting mix the kind you get in bags from HomeDepot or Lowes that has a 9 month continuous feed mixed into it?If I use that, do I still have to fertilize with 5-10-10 and 10-10-10 (alternate) for 6 to 8 weeks?Do I have to add bone meal and other fancy amendments in the potting mix? Can I just stake a cane(my hubby's old drumsticks) in the pot for support or do I have to buy a small trellis? I don't really want since this is only a temporary potting.Help! Any detailed tips please!!!
How to pot a bare root clematis?
Clematis - the rule my sister told me is - the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap. Plant it right in the ground where you want it. It won't grow much at all the first year. The second year you will see some growth, by the third year the roots have developed and it will take off and start growing like wild. I put mine out in the spring. Yes fertilize them every 6-8 weeks. I didn't add bone meal or anything to my soil and they have done fine. If you plant it in its permanent home you can put a trellis behind it. I have 5 different clematis, they are great plants once they get going. After they are a few years old you can take cuttings off of them and share with your friends. Good luck.
Reply:Your friend chose well, enjoy. I have had them flower even when they are in their first year.
Do as previous answers say
http://www.clematis.com/html-docs/homepa...
Reply:I have never grown clematis in a pot for a year, I have always just planted them in the ground. When I worked at a nursery we always potted them bareroot as they came in, in early spring, but this was only to grow them on so they could be sold in a month or so. They do fine just planted in the ground. Be sure that the roots are shaded by some kind of mulch, it helps to keep the roots cool. Be sure and bury the crown of the plant about an inch below the soil and fertilize them with a good plant fertlizer like Miracle gro. You should prepare the hole well with lots of good compost also.
Reply:this is a very hardy plant, put it in area with alot of sun and it should do well. iplant them along a fence line and now they almost cover the fence.
How to pot a bare root clematis?
Clematis - the rule my sister told me is - the first year they sleep, the second year they creep, the third year they leap. Plant it right in the ground where you want it. It won't grow much at all the first year. The second year you will see some growth, by the third year the roots have developed and it will take off and start growing like wild. I put mine out in the spring. Yes fertilize them every 6-8 weeks. I didn't add bone meal or anything to my soil and they have done fine. If you plant it in its permanent home you can put a trellis behind it. I have 5 different clematis, they are great plants once they get going. After they are a few years old you can take cuttings off of them and share with your friends. Good luck.
Reply:Your friend chose well, enjoy. I have had them flower even when they are in their first year.
Do as previous answers say
http://www.clematis.com/html-docs/homepa...
Reply:I have never grown clematis in a pot for a year, I have always just planted them in the ground. When I worked at a nursery we always potted them bareroot as they came in, in early spring, but this was only to grow them on so they could be sold in a month or so. They do fine just planted in the ground. Be sure that the roots are shaded by some kind of mulch, it helps to keep the roots cool. Be sure and bury the crown of the plant about an inch below the soil and fertilize them with a good plant fertlizer like Miracle gro. You should prepare the hole well with lots of good compost also.
Reply:this is a very hardy plant, put it in area with alot of sun and it should do well. iplant them along a fence line and now they almost cover the fence.
What are some creative ideas for a flower garden?
I am having a 850 square feet flower garden, and it is going to bed english/cottage style. its going to be mostly "elegant" flowers, like roses, lavender, eustoma, lillies sweet peas, angelonia, foxglove ect, that all bloom in summer, and are all shades of pink, purple, or white. there is also going to be a small fountain in the middle of the garden with a a rock walk way to and around it, made with rocks with mother of thyme growing between them . also the garden will be surrounded by a short lattice fence, and border like flower bed that it 8 feet up sitting on poles going all around the lattice fence with morning glories hanging down from them. And at the back, is a tall lattice fence 8 feet high with clematises growing up them. and also a arch at the entrance. i'm in zone 5 ontario canada. any creative ideas, or good plants to add will be great! thanks in advance.
What are some creative ideas for a flower garden?
create rooms with evergreen hedgeplants like boxwoods, and interesting mini junipers and spruces. backbones. Decorative elements that are a nice surprise at certain turns in your pathways. And a secret water feature that you can hear but have to explore the beautiful areas you have created to find it. Ornamental grasses lend texture, sounds, and also low maintance.
Reply:Don't forget the smaller scrambling clematis such as Clematis texensis and C. viticella. These require very little attention and will use other plants for support without swamping them.
Reply:It sounds lovely and that you have thought things out in detail. You might consider Nepeta 'Walker's Low', a Butterfly Bush, and some Peonies. I think they all have an old fashioned look and would look well in the type of garden you are creating.
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Reply:Water evaporates from fountain. Have a circulation for the water from a resevoir or have float system to refill when low.
What are some creative ideas for a flower garden?
create rooms with evergreen hedgeplants like boxwoods, and interesting mini junipers and spruces. backbones. Decorative elements that are a nice surprise at certain turns in your pathways. And a secret water feature that you can hear but have to explore the beautiful areas you have created to find it. Ornamental grasses lend texture, sounds, and also low maintance.
Reply:Don't forget the smaller scrambling clematis such as Clematis texensis and C. viticella. These require very little attention and will use other plants for support without swamping them.
Reply:It sounds lovely and that you have thought things out in detail. You might consider Nepeta 'Walker's Low', a Butterfly Bush, and some Peonies. I think they all have an old fashioned look and would look well in the type of garden you are creating.
http://www.landscape-design-advice.com
Reply:Water evaporates from fountain. Have a circulation for the water from a resevoir or have float system to refill when low.
Gardening help please! Wisteria/Clematis/Hydrangeas??
We've just planted 4 clematises under our balcony and are training it to grow onto wooden lattice. I would like to put tiger lilies a few feet out in front of this, but will the clematis overtake them anyway?
Also, just bought 2 wisterias (not the crazy kind, it's Amesthyst Falls) and want to plant them on the corner of our wooden fence line, training them to each go down opposite sides of the fence (90-degree angle). I know the wisteria will take lots of pruning after first bloom, but is this a bad idea altogether? Should they be planted farther apart and trained to eventually meet up?
And last, how will 2 hydrangea bushes do with an elephant ear plant in the middle of them? All are spaced 2-3 feet apart.
We live in Georgia, and have followed directions when planting as far as sun/shade requirements. I'm mainly wondering about the location and combinations here. Any and all advice is welcome, even if you only know about part of it. Thanks in advance for any answers!!
Gardening help please! Wisteria/Clematis/Hydrangeas??
clematis won't overtake anything; they are not evasive %26amp; require their feet to be shaded or they will not do well at all; I have even put rocks on their roots for shade; so I think the lilies would do well there. From what I have read about wisteria they might well bring a wooden fence down; I would certainly call a nursery in the area to ask their opinion about it, %26amp; how far to plant away from each other b/4 putting it into the ground; Clematis is dainty %26amp; delicate %26amp; doesn't pull; wisteria from what I have read is the opposite. Most hydrangea's like shade, %26amp; elephants ears like sun i believe; I know that they all get very large over time so i don't think i would plant them together. However, since most things can be pruned without any difficulty %26amp; the plants seem to thrive on being groomed; i would leave that one up to you. You might do a lot more pruning yearly once up %26amp; about so to speak (the plants) than you want to.
Reply:Kat's right. Clematis want sunny faces and shaded feet, so to speak. Mulch well at the roots and the lilies will help shade them, too. I think it sounds pretty!
If you have a Mophead Hydrangea ( the variety that everyone thinks of when they think Hydrangea ) I think the Elephant Ears will look good. If it's a Lacecap or Asperas, not so much. Their blooms are too delicate.
Reply:I dont have wisteria so cant help with that one
Hydrangeas and elaphant ears wont work together.For one the ears will take over the entire garden and trimming wont help as they will expand under ground and continue to come up for years.It took me several years of digging up the rhizones to finally eradicate them.Put more hydrangeas in their place-makes a beautiful garden.
I have clematis( 6 plants) growing on my 7 ft page fence-25 ft long-and in 2 years it covered the entire fence-its beautiful.I also have iris gowing 1 ft in front of it and I just trained the branches back to the fence to keep it away from the iris
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Also, just bought 2 wisterias (not the crazy kind, it's Amesthyst Falls) and want to plant them on the corner of our wooden fence line, training them to each go down opposite sides of the fence (90-degree angle). I know the wisteria will take lots of pruning after first bloom, but is this a bad idea altogether? Should they be planted farther apart and trained to eventually meet up?
And last, how will 2 hydrangea bushes do with an elephant ear plant in the middle of them? All are spaced 2-3 feet apart.
We live in Georgia, and have followed directions when planting as far as sun/shade requirements. I'm mainly wondering about the location and combinations here. Any and all advice is welcome, even if you only know about part of it. Thanks in advance for any answers!!
Gardening help please! Wisteria/Clematis/Hydrangeas??
clematis won't overtake anything; they are not evasive %26amp; require their feet to be shaded or they will not do well at all; I have even put rocks on their roots for shade; so I think the lilies would do well there. From what I have read about wisteria they might well bring a wooden fence down; I would certainly call a nursery in the area to ask their opinion about it, %26amp; how far to plant away from each other b/4 putting it into the ground; Clematis is dainty %26amp; delicate %26amp; doesn't pull; wisteria from what I have read is the opposite. Most hydrangea's like shade, %26amp; elephants ears like sun i believe; I know that they all get very large over time so i don't think i would plant them together. However, since most things can be pruned without any difficulty %26amp; the plants seem to thrive on being groomed; i would leave that one up to you. You might do a lot more pruning yearly once up %26amp; about so to speak (the plants) than you want to.
Reply:Kat's right. Clematis want sunny faces and shaded feet, so to speak. Mulch well at the roots and the lilies will help shade them, too. I think it sounds pretty!
If you have a Mophead Hydrangea ( the variety that everyone thinks of when they think Hydrangea ) I think the Elephant Ears will look good. If it's a Lacecap or Asperas, not so much. Their blooms are too delicate.
Reply:I dont have wisteria so cant help with that one
Hydrangeas and elaphant ears wont work together.For one the ears will take over the entire garden and trimming wont help as they will expand under ground and continue to come up for years.It took me several years of digging up the rhizones to finally eradicate them.Put more hydrangeas in their place-makes a beautiful garden.
I have clematis( 6 plants) growing on my 7 ft page fence-25 ft long-and in 2 years it covered the entire fence-its beautiful.I also have iris gowing 1 ft in front of it and I just trained the branches back to the fence to keep it away from the iris
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How many petals should my Clematis have?
Back in November, I brought my Clematis indoors after I remembered it was still out on my porch. Most of the growth had died off, so I trimmed it pretty much down to the roots. It started growing back sometime in December, but it's been growing abnormally fast. I wouldn't think it would grow so fast, because it only receives indirect sunlight from an east-facing window.
All of a sudden, it started flowering, and of the 6 flowers that are opened (out of about 20 buds), 3 of them have 6 petals, 1 of them has 5 petals, and 1 of them has 4 petals. The largest flower is 3.5 inches in diameter.
I'm not sure what type of Clematis it is, but a all of the petals are a pale lavender. They are ladle-shaped, and there is a small "spike" at the end of each petal. The skin is mostly a very pale green, and the leaves are about 1 inch long by 1 inch wide and circular.
So I was wondering, is it normal for my Clematis to have different numbers of petals on different flowers?
How many petals should my Clematis have?
it`s not unusual.some clematis have single flowers in spring and doubles later in year.
Reply:clematis can have many flowers. they depend on the season. thats one thing that makes them unusual.
Reply:I'm not sure its normal, but I've got a different variety (white) that is similar. The flowers can be anywhere from 3 to 6 petals. Its covered in blooms every year and grows like a demon so I just enjoy it.
All of a sudden, it started flowering, and of the 6 flowers that are opened (out of about 20 buds), 3 of them have 6 petals, 1 of them has 5 petals, and 1 of them has 4 petals. The largest flower is 3.5 inches in diameter.
I'm not sure what type of Clematis it is, but a all of the petals are a pale lavender. They are ladle-shaped, and there is a small "spike" at the end of each petal. The skin is mostly a very pale green, and the leaves are about 1 inch long by 1 inch wide and circular.
So I was wondering, is it normal for my Clematis to have different numbers of petals on different flowers?
How many petals should my Clematis have?
it`s not unusual.some clematis have single flowers in spring and doubles later in year.
Reply:clematis can have many flowers. they depend on the season. thats one thing that makes them unusual.
Reply:I'm not sure its normal, but I've got a different variety (white) that is similar. The flowers can be anywhere from 3 to 6 petals. Its covered in blooms every year and grows like a demon so I just enjoy it.
Clematis - full spring / autumn flowering?
I want to plant a clematis (or maybe more than one) I would like to have a long flowering period from early spring, through to autumn - I can plant up to 3 plants if possible so that one flowering season goes into another. This is to go on a fence approx 4 ft high and 30 ft long - and will be in full sun later on in the day - can anyone recommend a good variety (possibly one that grows quickly aswell)
thanks
Clematis - full spring / autumn flowering?
There are three groups of clematis - Group 1 that is, anything that flowers from January to May. This group includes armandii, cirrhosa, alpina, macropetala and montana. Group 2 are the large flowered hybrid clematis that flower in May and June, and all the double flowered hybrids. Group 3 are the plants that flower later in the season on new growth produced that year - the viticellas, jackmanii and late flowering hybrids, texensis, herbaceous and other late flowering species. There are at least 3500 varieties across the groups but a safe bet for a long season of colour would be:
Late Spring - Clematis Montana 'Elizabeth' or var Rubens
Early summer - Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Late summer to Autumn - Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie'
Good luck:-)
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Clematis - full spring / autumn flowering?
There are three groups of clematis - Group 1 that is, anything that flowers from January to May. This group includes armandii, cirrhosa, alpina, macropetala and montana. Group 2 are the large flowered hybrid clematis that flower in May and June, and all the double flowered hybrids. Group 3 are the plants that flower later in the season on new growth produced that year - the viticellas, jackmanii and late flowering hybrids, texensis, herbaceous and other late flowering species. There are at least 3500 varieties across the groups but a safe bet for a long season of colour would be:
Late Spring - Clematis Montana 'Elizabeth' or var Rubens
Early summer - Clematis 'Nelly Moser'
Late summer to Autumn - Clematis 'Bill MacKenzie'
Good luck:-)
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Does our clematis stand a chance of surviving the move to a new apartment?
We have a beautiful clematis growing on our balcony. Now that we are looking at moving into a new apartment, I wonder whether the plant stands a chance of surviving a move to the new place.
Its vines have attached themselves to parts of the wall in front of which the clematis has been standing for a year now, so moving it would mean carefully detaching these. If that means damaging the plant I think I'd rather leave the plant to whoever moves into our old place after us and hope they appreciate and look after it.
Does our clematis stand a chance of surviving the move to a new apartment?
You will not damage the plant by moving it, as it is already in a pot and the root is the key to the plant's health. You can cut it back to within 18 inches of the root with no problems, so don't worry too much about saving the outlying growth. Your plant is likely to be heathier next year from the pruning this year, at any rate.
When you move the pot, try to approximate the same light conditions as on your balcony. And remember, clematis likes to have its feet in the shade and its face in the sun, so put a good mulch around the base.
Congratulations on your new home!
Reply:Your clematis will probably take the move OK. It is better to snip the tendrils individually than to try and unwrap them. You may also have to cut some of the vines back. However, none of these are fatal to the plant, though it may take a little while to get established again.
Reply:slowly pull the attached leads away from the wall
my mother had a clematis at our old house, and she moved it to their new house with no problems
Its vines have attached themselves to parts of the wall in front of which the clematis has been standing for a year now, so moving it would mean carefully detaching these. If that means damaging the plant I think I'd rather leave the plant to whoever moves into our old place after us and hope they appreciate and look after it.
Does our clematis stand a chance of surviving the move to a new apartment?
You will not damage the plant by moving it, as it is already in a pot and the root is the key to the plant's health. You can cut it back to within 18 inches of the root with no problems, so don't worry too much about saving the outlying growth. Your plant is likely to be heathier next year from the pruning this year, at any rate.
When you move the pot, try to approximate the same light conditions as on your balcony. And remember, clematis likes to have its feet in the shade and its face in the sun, so put a good mulch around the base.
Congratulations on your new home!
Reply:Your clematis will probably take the move OK. It is better to snip the tendrils individually than to try and unwrap them. You may also have to cut some of the vines back. However, none of these are fatal to the plant, though it may take a little while to get established again.
Reply:slowly pull the attached leads away from the wall
my mother had a clematis at our old house, and she moved it to their new house with no problems
Clematis Jackmanii and Blaze of Glory climbing roses questions.?
When should I plant Clematis Jackmanni AND Blaze of Glory climbing roses?
I want to plant the clematis in a container. I live in Zone 4, so in the winter, should I cut it back to soil level? ALSO, How and where should I store it over the winter and when should i bring it outdoors?
I will plant my climbing roses in the ground. Should I cut to ground level my blaze of glory climbing rose in the winter?If so, when should I do this? Should I cover the few inches that is left with something?
Please list: How or if I should cut it back in winter and when? How should I store the clematis in the container?
Clematis Jackmanii and Blaze of Glory climbing roses questions.?
Clematis Jackmanii, like any other plant, will thrive if you are able to meet its growing requirements, and give it reasonable care.
Clematis require about 6 hours of full sun per day to grow best although some light shading during the hottest part of the day is beneficial.It is essential for the roots to remain cool and moist, so protect them with a heavy mulch, the shade of low growing plants, or even a large flat rock. A few of the very large flowered varieties should be planted in a more easternly exposure, to prevent excessive flower fading caused by to much sun. Soil should be well-draining and rich, with a pH close to neutral (7.0). Clematis likes peaty soil, but you must add enough lime to ensure the soil is not to acidic. Generous amounts of bone meal and compost should be added to the soil, but only cultivated in shallowly.
Clematis flowers form either on the current season's growth or on that of the previous year.Jackman clematis forms its buds on the new growth.This type of Clematis have a tendency to become bare at the bottom of the vine unless pruned annually in late winter or very early spring. Cut these plants back nearly to the ground, leaving at least one pair of healthy looking buds on the trunk. Most clematis will require staking so the twining leaf petioles can cling and climb upward, although it is not a problem if you choose to let the plants sprawl over the ground, fences, or whatever.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-8233...
I want to plant the clematis in a container. I live in Zone 4, so in the winter, should I cut it back to soil level? ALSO, How and where should I store it over the winter and when should i bring it outdoors?
I will plant my climbing roses in the ground. Should I cut to ground level my blaze of glory climbing rose in the winter?If so, when should I do this? Should I cover the few inches that is left with something?
Please list: How or if I should cut it back in winter and when? How should I store the clematis in the container?
Clematis Jackmanii and Blaze of Glory climbing roses questions.?
Clematis Jackmanii, like any other plant, will thrive if you are able to meet its growing requirements, and give it reasonable care.
Clematis require about 6 hours of full sun per day to grow best although some light shading during the hottest part of the day is beneficial.It is essential for the roots to remain cool and moist, so protect them with a heavy mulch, the shade of low growing plants, or even a large flat rock. A few of the very large flowered varieties should be planted in a more easternly exposure, to prevent excessive flower fading caused by to much sun. Soil should be well-draining and rich, with a pH close to neutral (7.0). Clematis likes peaty soil, but you must add enough lime to ensure the soil is not to acidic. Generous amounts of bone meal and compost should be added to the soil, but only cultivated in shallowly.
Clematis flowers form either on the current season's growth or on that of the previous year.Jackman clematis forms its buds on the new growth.This type of Clematis have a tendency to become bare at the bottom of the vine unless pruned annually in late winter or very early spring. Cut these plants back nearly to the ground, leaving at least one pair of healthy looking buds on the trunk. Most clematis will require staking so the twining leaf petioles can cling and climb upward, although it is not a problem if you choose to let the plants sprawl over the ground, fences, or whatever.
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-8233...
CLEMATIS? Can anyone help me decide which one?
I've a few questions here really.
1.I want to grow a clematis around a window on the front of my house.the window is stained glass purple/blue.Is Clematis suitable?
2.Is the position o. k for clematis as I wouldnt say its a madly exposed sight but its not sheltered either.
3.The site gets pretty much full sun and I am on clay soil which is acidic.
4If not clamatis then I wouldlike a rose , but which one?
5. whats the best support for either.....hooks and wires or trellis?
AAARGH...ive longed for a garden for decades now ive got one i'm overwhelmed with choice and am dithering that much im acheiving NOWT!!!
CLEMATIS? Can anyone help me decide which one?
Clematis likes full sun but requires cool roots. They need something planted at the base of the plant. You can also use a thick layer of mulch (4 inches), a large flat rock also would work. Provide a trellis for the vines to twine around and hold itself up. (You may need to use twine and tie the branches up to get it going. There are over 200 varieties of clematis. Choose according to where you live. Clematis usually are not very demanding but do require a few things.
Full sun
Cool roots
Support (trellis)
Loose well drained soil
Lot of organic material (composted manure, decomposed ground bark)
Lime when a soil test says it needs calcium.
fertilize monthly during growing season.
Roses would work nicely also. Climbing roses or shrub roses. If climbing I would use a trellis.
Most roses like a soil similar to above. Well drained, lots of organic matter. They like full sun, regular watering, fertilize monthly during growing season.
You could easily grow both Clematis and Roses. My favorite rose is Knockout or double knockout. My favorite Clematis is Jackmanii. The purple and pink would be very nice.
Take it slow and don't stress out. Gardening is not about perfection or the right way or wrong way. It's about what you like and what works for you. Have fun.
Reply:Yes Climatis is easy to grow in pots. Check the colours out at a nursery so you can pick complementry colours and or colour. I grew in a smiliar aspect in pots and I fed them on hooks around the wndows. The colours were spectacular and they grew very well in the summer months..
Reply:My favorite clematis is the duchess of Albany. It has a pink/purple cup shaped flower and blooms from spring to fall. She doesn't like to be chopped all the way down but does need a trim to keep neat. I use a twine to train it to go up. Mine is growing on a trellis over a walkway. Roses have thorns. Good luck!
Reply:Wisteria really like full sun. Clematis like to have their roots in shade. Any climbing rose should be o.k. because they like full sun and grow well in clay soil. The support doesn't make any difference, it depends which you find easiest.
Reply:Clematis likes full sun so it should do well but you need to protect the roots and keep them covered. You might need to add some better soil where you plant it and maybe mulch around the roots.
This jackmanii seems to do well
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/browsepro...
Reply:go for a clematis montana reubens ..its super tough..and it grows really well
Reply:I think clematis would work fine. We have a native Clematis that grows everywhere around here. I think it's Virginia clematis; it has small white flowers and is amazingly fragrant. It reminds me a little of jasmine. It certainly prefers full sun. We have Pennsylvania clay, and our house was built on top of clay tennis courts, and this stuff still grows everywhere it can. I'm not sure about keeping the roots cool, but ours seems to prefer growing out of hedges, which explains that.
Otherwise, I agree that jackmanii is one of my favorites too.
I think hooks and wires are best. We tried a trellis for one, but the clematis can't get around something that big.
One person mentioned wisteria, but that is a slow grower. I think clematis is your best option, and probably the easiest to take care of. Just plant a couple low growing bushes near the roots to help keep it cool (maybe some azaleas?)
Reply:hi i have a Nelly Moser, its one of the older traditional clematis.
it has huge pinky/lilac flowers and flowers twice a year.
I also have clay soil and it is absolutely thriving, i had around 50 flowers on it last year all at one time.
I keep the roots cool by covering the soil at the bottom with slate chippings and other plants.
I started it on a sturdy trellis and as it has grown i now use garden wire nailed to the fence.
they are easier to care for than a rose and not so susceptible to diseases.
Reply:why don't you do both.but if you can only do one i would go with the roses.
1.I want to grow a clematis around a window on the front of my house.the window is stained glass purple/blue.Is Clematis suitable?
2.Is the position o. k for clematis as I wouldnt say its a madly exposed sight but its not sheltered either.
3.The site gets pretty much full sun and I am on clay soil which is acidic.
4If not clamatis then I wouldlike a rose , but which one?
5. whats the best support for either.....hooks and wires or trellis?
AAARGH...ive longed for a garden for decades now ive got one i'm overwhelmed with choice and am dithering that much im acheiving NOWT!!!
CLEMATIS? Can anyone help me decide which one?
Clematis likes full sun but requires cool roots. They need something planted at the base of the plant. You can also use a thick layer of mulch (4 inches), a large flat rock also would work. Provide a trellis for the vines to twine around and hold itself up. (You may need to use twine and tie the branches up to get it going. There are over 200 varieties of clematis. Choose according to where you live. Clematis usually are not very demanding but do require a few things.
Full sun
Cool roots
Support (trellis)
Loose well drained soil
Lot of organic material (composted manure, decomposed ground bark)
Lime when a soil test says it needs calcium.
fertilize monthly during growing season.
Roses would work nicely also. Climbing roses or shrub roses. If climbing I would use a trellis.
Most roses like a soil similar to above. Well drained, lots of organic matter. They like full sun, regular watering, fertilize monthly during growing season.
You could easily grow both Clematis and Roses. My favorite rose is Knockout or double knockout. My favorite Clematis is Jackmanii. The purple and pink would be very nice.
Take it slow and don't stress out. Gardening is not about perfection or the right way or wrong way. It's about what you like and what works for you. Have fun.
Reply:Yes Climatis is easy to grow in pots. Check the colours out at a nursery so you can pick complementry colours and or colour. I grew in a smiliar aspect in pots and I fed them on hooks around the wndows. The colours were spectacular and they grew very well in the summer months..
Reply:My favorite clematis is the duchess of Albany. It has a pink/purple cup shaped flower and blooms from spring to fall. She doesn't like to be chopped all the way down but does need a trim to keep neat. I use a twine to train it to go up. Mine is growing on a trellis over a walkway. Roses have thorns. Good luck!
Reply:Wisteria really like full sun. Clematis like to have their roots in shade. Any climbing rose should be o.k. because they like full sun and grow well in clay soil. The support doesn't make any difference, it depends which you find easiest.
Reply:Clematis likes full sun so it should do well but you need to protect the roots and keep them covered. You might need to add some better soil where you plant it and maybe mulch around the roots.
This jackmanii seems to do well
http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/browsepro...
Reply:go for a clematis montana reubens ..its super tough..and it grows really well
Reply:I think clematis would work fine. We have a native Clematis that grows everywhere around here. I think it's Virginia clematis; it has small white flowers and is amazingly fragrant. It reminds me a little of jasmine. It certainly prefers full sun. We have Pennsylvania clay, and our house was built on top of clay tennis courts, and this stuff still grows everywhere it can. I'm not sure about keeping the roots cool, but ours seems to prefer growing out of hedges, which explains that.
Otherwise, I agree that jackmanii is one of my favorites too.
I think hooks and wires are best. We tried a trellis for one, but the clematis can't get around something that big.
One person mentioned wisteria, but that is a slow grower. I think clematis is your best option, and probably the easiest to take care of. Just plant a couple low growing bushes near the roots to help keep it cool (maybe some azaleas?)
Reply:hi i have a Nelly Moser, its one of the older traditional clematis.
it has huge pinky/lilac flowers and flowers twice a year.
I also have clay soil and it is absolutely thriving, i had around 50 flowers on it last year all at one time.
I keep the roots cool by covering the soil at the bottom with slate chippings and other plants.
I started it on a sturdy trellis and as it has grown i now use garden wire nailed to the fence.
they are easier to care for than a rose and not so susceptible to diseases.
Reply:why don't you do both.but if you can only do one i would go with the roses.
Clematis plants growing where not planted!?
I love clematis and found this past year that I have wild clematis (the small white flowering ones) popping up all over my yard! I'm thrilled as the bulbs to these are expensive, but have any of you heard of this? I have one small white clematis growing (not near where the new ones are popping up), and one large purple one that's been there for years.
Clematis plants growing where not planted!?
By small white clematis, are you referring to the autumn flowering variety that smells so good and blooms in August? Clematis paniculata? If you are, this variety reseeds it self so prolifically that it can be come a nuisance if its fluffy seedheads are not pruned off before they ripen. It will come up all over your yard and is hard to dig out once it becomes established. I know it is tempting to leave it, but believe me, from the voice of experience (I didn't even plant it, it came with the house) if you allow it to seed, you will come to regret it immensely. My flower beds are full of it and I am constantly digging it out as it will smother everything if given a chance. It is a plant that is bent on world domination. The large-flowered purple and other varieties are not a problem tho the species small-flowering clematis Montana can also become a reseeding nuisance.
Reply:No, I have not had this experience.
What clematis did you plant? I would love to have clematis reseeeding iteself in my yard. I love clematis.
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Clematis plants growing where not planted!?
By small white clematis, are you referring to the autumn flowering variety that smells so good and blooms in August? Clematis paniculata? If you are, this variety reseeds it self so prolifically that it can be come a nuisance if its fluffy seedheads are not pruned off before they ripen. It will come up all over your yard and is hard to dig out once it becomes established. I know it is tempting to leave it, but believe me, from the voice of experience (I didn't even plant it, it came with the house) if you allow it to seed, you will come to regret it immensely. My flower beds are full of it and I am constantly digging it out as it will smother everything if given a chance. It is a plant that is bent on world domination. The large-flowered purple and other varieties are not a problem tho the species small-flowering clematis Montana can also become a reseeding nuisance.
Reply:No, I have not had this experience.
What clematis did you plant? I would love to have clematis reseeeding iteself in my yard. I love clematis.
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Are there any good deer resistant vines for pergolas?
We would like to plant some vines up the four columns of our pergolas. We would like to know: (1) Are the vines wrapped around the columns to the top or just left to grow straight up - have seen both in pictures - don't know if it makes any difference? (2) We live in deer country and have no fences. Are there deer resistant vines that you can recommend? I don't know how they feel about clematis, morning glory or climbing rose vines. If anyone has any recommendations, we would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Are there any good deer resistant vines for pergolas?
Wisteria has been shown to be "resistant" to deer damage. Resistant does not mean "deer-proof" as there is no such thing. If they are hungry enough, usually after a long winter, deer will eat any thing. This spring, there was a doe standing on it's hind legs at our bird feeder!
There is a page on our website that contains info on other deer resistant plants at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
Reply:What are those common deer-resistant trees and shrubs?
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Are there any good deer resistant vines for pergolas?
Wisteria has been shown to be "resistant" to deer damage. Resistant does not mean "deer-proof" as there is no such thing. If they are hungry enough, usually after a long winter, deer will eat any thing. This spring, there was a doe standing on it's hind legs at our bird feeder!
There is a page on our website that contains info on other deer resistant plants at-
http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.c...
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When to plant perennials in zone 5?
I've got the planting itch. Living in a colder climate,I'm wondering when it's safe to plant plants such as lily's of the valley and clematis,and day-lilies.
When to plant perennials in zone 5?
I live in zone 5 and always considered tax day in April to be the last major frost day.
Making it tax day also helps me to remember exactly when I can start planting t. That %26amp; I usually use the refund for garden stuff.
My Clematis is already flowering. You Day lilies could have been planted last fall so they'd be flowering about now. But you can still plant them now just don't expect flowers from them this year. Probably just get the green leafy part this year.
Reply:I'm in Zone 5, and I plant them anytime I get them. Because they are perennial, it doesn't matter
Reply:You can plant perennials anytime the ground is not frozen. You can usually tell when the garden centers start having perennials in your area. Lily of the valley will multiply so make sure you don't plant them close to where you don't want them to grow. I started with 2 plants around a tree and they have multiplied many times that now they have taken over one big area of a flower bed. The more I try to pull them up or dig them the next year I have twice as many. They grow under the landscape mat I put down to control weeks.
Reply:In zone 5 perennials can be planted anytime after about April 15. Of course this year, we still had snow on the ground, so I waited a couple of weeks for thr ground temp to warm up. You can still plant safely thru the end of June - after that it may be too hot %26amp; dry for plants to get a good start. Then we can start planting again around Labor Day.
Reply:I live in zone 5 in western New York . You could plant now or wait till the middle or end of May. We've had snow on Mothers Day around here.
When to plant perennials in zone 5?
I live in zone 5 and always considered tax day in April to be the last major frost day.
Making it tax day also helps me to remember exactly when I can start planting t. That %26amp; I usually use the refund for garden stuff.
My Clematis is already flowering. You Day lilies could have been planted last fall so they'd be flowering about now. But you can still plant them now just don't expect flowers from them this year. Probably just get the green leafy part this year.
Reply:I'm in Zone 5, and I plant them anytime I get them. Because they are perennial, it doesn't matter
Reply:You can plant perennials anytime the ground is not frozen. You can usually tell when the garden centers start having perennials in your area. Lily of the valley will multiply so make sure you don't plant them close to where you don't want them to grow. I started with 2 plants around a tree and they have multiplied many times that now they have taken over one big area of a flower bed. The more I try to pull them up or dig them the next year I have twice as many. They grow under the landscape mat I put down to control weeks.
Reply:In zone 5 perennials can be planted anytime after about April 15. Of course this year, we still had snow on the ground, so I waited a couple of weeks for thr ground temp to warm up. You can still plant safely thru the end of June - after that it may be too hot %26amp; dry for plants to get a good start. Then we can start planting again around Labor Day.
Reply:I live in zone 5 in western New York . You could plant now or wait till the middle or end of May. We've had snow on Mothers Day around here.
What's a good climber for the shade?
I have a birdhouse on a 5-6' pole and I want something to climb it. I love clematis but they like the sun. I would do ivy but wouldn't it take over the area on the ground? Any advice?
What's a good climber for the shade?
Climbing hydrangea are great. A little slow to start, but will give you good greenery and small white flowers in summer. Works well on trees, too.
Reply:thunbergia is a Daisy climber not too heavy on foliage but lots of flowers and quite tolerant to shade climbing snapdragons do a 10 foot pole in no time but one pole of pretty hanging flowers mite only be asking for more. god bless. sincerely andrew
Reply:with clematis it likes sun but there roots like shade they recommend if you put in full sun to put rocks at the base. i would try and planting the clematis
Reply:English ivy, keep on top of the pruning help guide it towards the way you want it to go
What's a good climber for the shade?
Climbing hydrangea are great. A little slow to start, but will give you good greenery and small white flowers in summer. Works well on trees, too.
Reply:thunbergia is a Daisy climber not too heavy on foliage but lots of flowers and quite tolerant to shade climbing snapdragons do a 10 foot pole in no time but one pole of pretty hanging flowers mite only be asking for more. god bless. sincerely andrew
Reply:with clematis it likes sun but there roots like shade they recommend if you put in full sun to put rocks at the base. i would try and planting the clematis
Reply:English ivy, keep on top of the pruning help guide it towards the way you want it to go
What is your favorite climbing rose?
I live in Pennsylvania, Zone 5b. I am looking to replace two rose bushes for an arbor. I'm thinking about Jaskson %26amp; Perkins "Social Climber." It is a "New Generation" rose, which means it is grown on its own roots rather than grafted.
Do you think this would be a good choice? The arbor is white. The background is a white house. I plan to plant two roses, one on either side of the arbor, and have the meet/overlap on top of the arbor. Would you do this, or would you plant two different roses or maybe one rose bush and the other side a clematis? The particular area is incorporated at part of my deck, so I don't want this small area to be too busy.
There is a small fountain under the arbor and I have three little gem evergreens in front of that. What rose would you plant?
What is your favorite climbing rose?
Cecil Brunner
Reply:That would be beautiful. I would plant one rose bush on each side. They will climb fast and be so pretty in just a few months. I don't think you can over do it with flowers and a fountain. Go with what ever color rose you like and do the climber kind. Good Luck!
Reply:I am not a big fan of roses, so if it was my choice, I would use two clematis. You could choose the carnaby clematis which has a little white and pink on the flowers. This would match well with the white arbor and house.
If you want the area to stand out a little more, then you could use a president clematis. It would be a great contrast with the white arbor and house.
I wouldn't choose two different colors or I wouldn't use both the roses and the clematis because then it wouldn't look symmetrical. Plus, the clematis flowers are a lot bigger (6-8") than the Jaskson %26amp; Perkins (4"), so one side of your arbor will have larger flowers than the other.
I hope I have been of some help. Good Luck!!!!
Reply:yes these are good roses however I like new dawn for a climbing rose as it blooms most of the year.
sweet Autumn is a good clematis to plant for fragrance
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Do you think this would be a good choice? The arbor is white. The background is a white house. I plan to plant two roses, one on either side of the arbor, and have the meet/overlap on top of the arbor. Would you do this, or would you plant two different roses or maybe one rose bush and the other side a clematis? The particular area is incorporated at part of my deck, so I don't want this small area to be too busy.
There is a small fountain under the arbor and I have three little gem evergreens in front of that. What rose would you plant?
What is your favorite climbing rose?
Cecil Brunner
Reply:That would be beautiful. I would plant one rose bush on each side. They will climb fast and be so pretty in just a few months. I don't think you can over do it with flowers and a fountain. Go with what ever color rose you like and do the climber kind. Good Luck!
Reply:I am not a big fan of roses, so if it was my choice, I would use two clematis. You could choose the carnaby clematis which has a little white and pink on the flowers. This would match well with the white arbor and house.
If you want the area to stand out a little more, then you could use a president clematis. It would be a great contrast with the white arbor and house.
I wouldn't choose two different colors or I wouldn't use both the roses and the clematis because then it wouldn't look symmetrical. Plus, the clematis flowers are a lot bigger (6-8") than the Jaskson %26amp; Perkins (4"), so one side of your arbor will have larger flowers than the other.
I hope I have been of some help. Good Luck!!!!
Reply:yes these are good roses however I like new dawn for a climbing rose as it blooms most of the year.
sweet Autumn is a good clematis to plant for fragrance
safety shoes
What's a good flowering perennial vine for zone 5?
I have a metal arch in my backyard and I want to train a flowering vine to grow over it. So far, I've tried climbing roses and clematis. The roses never took and the clematis is okay, but not full enough and it's nothing to look at in the winter. Wondering what vine I could use that won't turn into a garden bully.
What's a good flowering perennial vine for zone 5?
try honeysuckle or trumpet vine. If your arch is sturdy enough you could go with wisteria but it's a heavy vine when mature.
Reply:Honeysuckle and Clematis. I grow them in Zone 5 and have no problem with them (%26amp; yes Clematis does not look grand in the winter). However, honeysuckle was flowering right upto the frost time.
Reply:Try Hyacinthbean. Big, blue-green heart-shaped leaves, small purple flowers, and in the Autumn pods with beans that can be saved for the following year in a new location. This process should researched for proper storage of the beans before planting the following year.
What's a good flowering perennial vine for zone 5?
try honeysuckle or trumpet vine. If your arch is sturdy enough you could go with wisteria but it's a heavy vine when mature.
Reply:Honeysuckle and Clematis. I grow them in Zone 5 and have no problem with them (%26amp; yes Clematis does not look grand in the winter). However, honeysuckle was flowering right upto the frost time.
Reply:Try Hyacinthbean. Big, blue-green heart-shaped leaves, small purple flowers, and in the Autumn pods with beans that can be saved for the following year in a new location. This process should researched for proper storage of the beans before planting the following year.
What is the best fertilizer for New Guinea Impatients? I tried MiracleGro but it turnd out to be InstaKill !?
They are in hanging baskets, so I assume they should be fertilized every coulpe of weeks. Due to "washing-out" of soil. Can I use the same fretilizer for my Clematis? I understand they are always "hungry" ! The Clematis is a new planting (1st Time in garden) I am afraid of MiracleKill! lol Any recommendations? Brands? Time-release? Grandma's favorites?
What is the best fertilizer for New Guinea Impatients? I tried MiracleGro but it turnd out to be InstaKill !?
I like your humour.
For potted plants, Osmacote may work well, especially because they are little coated beads, not a powder you have to mix in water. Time release.
For a more natural approach, you can use: Synchronicity or Milorganite and apply this 3-4 times during the season, as they are not as intense as "Miraclekill".
Also, is your impatiens in the shade? Is it getting enough water? They like shade, and they like water.
Congrats on your first Clematis! I've wanted one for years, and right now am waiting till we have the deck and fence built before I plant one. (read: it'll be a little while yet!) lol
"Water deeply once a week in dry seasons. Vines need at least an inch of water a week either from rain or irrigation. Renew mulch to a 2-inch depth in late spring after the soil has warmed unless a groundcover or other method is used to cool the root environment. Work a good general fertilizer gently into the soil surface in spring. Do not feed clematis during flowering. In the autumn, a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost will be beneficial."
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
Reply:Color Burst Flowering Plant Food 15-30-15 especially made for blooming plants, bought it at Lowes, can also be used on your Clematis.
What is the best fertilizer for New Guinea Impatients? I tried MiracleGro but it turnd out to be InstaKill !?
I like your humour.
For potted plants, Osmacote may work well, especially because they are little coated beads, not a powder you have to mix in water. Time release.
For a more natural approach, you can use: Synchronicity or Milorganite and apply this 3-4 times during the season, as they are not as intense as "Miraclekill".
Also, is your impatiens in the shade? Is it getting enough water? They like shade, and they like water.
Congrats on your first Clematis! I've wanted one for years, and right now am waiting till we have the deck and fence built before I plant one. (read: it'll be a little while yet!) lol
"Water deeply once a week in dry seasons. Vines need at least an inch of water a week either from rain or irrigation. Renew mulch to a 2-inch depth in late spring after the soil has warmed unless a groundcover or other method is used to cool the root environment. Work a good general fertilizer gently into the soil surface in spring. Do not feed clematis during flowering. In the autumn, a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost will be beneficial."
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
Reply:Color Burst Flowering Plant Food 15-30-15 especially made for blooming plants, bought it at Lowes, can also be used on your Clematis.
Can someone please help me choose a vine?
I'd like to get a vine, that grows fast and is, well, invasive. Kinda like an ivy vine, or a wisteria. I'd like it to bloom in mid -to late summer, and have blooms that last a long time. Any sudgestions? Oh, and i don't want a clematis, i already have one of those.
Can someone please help me choose a vine?
You don't say where you live, but I will try and suggest some that bloom mid-to late summer.... Honeysuckle, trumpet vine,
Wisteria, I think is a spring bloomer. And boston ivy does not have any blooms.
I grew trumpet vine and boy did it attract the hummingbirds! (I lived in Michigan at the time.)
[ Zone 10: passion vine, bougainvillea, alamanda, dutchman's pipe, confederate jasmine]
Reply:I would grow morning glory Report It
Reply:Cobaea scandens --White Cup and Saucer Vine
Morning glories
Cypress Vine
Ipomoea multifida -- Cardinal Climber
Climbing roses
Vinca Vine
Mandivilla (spelling?)
Hyacinth Bean Vine
Reply:ok not that you didnt ask anything hard hahah but that is a tuff ? anyway go with the evergreen climatis but your bloom time is off it blooms early spring ...or go with the cross vine or the trumpet vine or go with the rankini jasmine but it blooms early spring and fall you get two blooms out of that i use this alot on hill sides it really looks great any way i could go on and on but your asking alot when i first read this i was like this is a joke right !! haha your really not goona get much for your timeing of bloom ok stay away of what the other person said no alamanda's or pasion vines they wont make it where you are anyway take it or leave it have a good time with it
Reply:I am a big fan of Ivy/Vine plants.
If you want one that is very hardy and easy to grow in almost any soil go for Virginia Creeper.
It has very pretty white blooms on it.
I live in Virginia and they are everywhere here. I have one growing up the lamp post beside my driveway in the yard.
They can be expensive though.
They will last for years and years and years. If you decide on getting one be sure to put it in a place that it can stay for years to come. The roots on them are extremely tough! Just try to pull one up and you might as well be pulling up an oak tree!
They are really good plants and beautiful. You should do a search to learn more about them and to find a picture of what they look like. Although I am sure you will really like and enjoy one!
They will thrive in partial shade.
Reply:White clematis (sometimes called Polish clematis) in NY can really take off and grow well. Honeysuckle is also very fragrant and invasive.
Reply:Morning glory, moonflower or moon vine (blooms at night)
Can someone please help me choose a vine?
You don't say where you live, but I will try and suggest some that bloom mid-to late summer.... Honeysuckle, trumpet vine,
Wisteria, I think is a spring bloomer. And boston ivy does not have any blooms.
I grew trumpet vine and boy did it attract the hummingbirds! (I lived in Michigan at the time.)
[ Zone 10: passion vine, bougainvillea, alamanda, dutchman's pipe, confederate jasmine]
Reply:I would grow morning glory Report It
Reply:Cobaea scandens --White Cup and Saucer Vine
Morning glories
Cypress Vine
Ipomoea multifida -- Cardinal Climber
Climbing roses
Vinca Vine
Mandivilla (spelling?)
Hyacinth Bean Vine
Reply:ok not that you didnt ask anything hard hahah but that is a tuff ? anyway go with the evergreen climatis but your bloom time is off it blooms early spring ...or go with the cross vine or the trumpet vine or go with the rankini jasmine but it blooms early spring and fall you get two blooms out of that i use this alot on hill sides it really looks great any way i could go on and on but your asking alot when i first read this i was like this is a joke right !! haha your really not goona get much for your timeing of bloom ok stay away of what the other person said no alamanda's or pasion vines they wont make it where you are anyway take it or leave it have a good time with it
Reply:I am a big fan of Ivy/Vine plants.
If you want one that is very hardy and easy to grow in almost any soil go for Virginia Creeper.
It has very pretty white blooms on it.
I live in Virginia and they are everywhere here. I have one growing up the lamp post beside my driveway in the yard.
They can be expensive though.
They will last for years and years and years. If you decide on getting one be sure to put it in a place that it can stay for years to come. The roots on them are extremely tough! Just try to pull one up and you might as well be pulling up an oak tree!
They are really good plants and beautiful. You should do a search to learn more about them and to find a picture of what they look like. Although I am sure you will really like and enjoy one!
They will thrive in partial shade.
Reply:White clematis (sometimes called Polish clematis) in NY can really take off and grow well. Honeysuckle is also very fragrant and invasive.
Reply:Morning glory, moonflower or moon vine (blooms at night)
My clematis is a fall bloomer with little white flowers...it appears to be dying from the ground up.. help!?!?
USA - midwest - zone 5
My clematis is a fall bloomer with little white flowers...it appears to be dying from the ground up.. help!?!?
that's how they go into dormancy, which is probably what it's starting to do. are u watering it enough? too much?? is it getting enough sun? they require a fair amount of sun to flower, and they dont need much water compared to other plants.
Reply:Look really close around the top of the soil and see if there are any tiny clear worms eating at it.
Also did someone accidently bump it really hard ( my plants get smashed by the basketball) and damage it.
Reply:Got any dogs or cats going near it? Seriously.
How to keep curls in
My clematis is a fall bloomer with little white flowers...it appears to be dying from the ground up.. help!?!?
that's how they go into dormancy, which is probably what it's starting to do. are u watering it enough? too much?? is it getting enough sun? they require a fair amount of sun to flower, and they dont need much water compared to other plants.
Reply:Look really close around the top of the soil and see if there are any tiny clear worms eating at it.
Also did someone accidently bump it really hard ( my plants get smashed by the basketball) and damage it.
Reply:Got any dogs or cats going near it? Seriously.
How to keep curls in
Shall I take my plants back inside?
Hi, I have a common lilac, californian lilac and a clematis that are in my garden, but still in pots as they are quite young plants. I also have a broom plant planted outside, but this is also very young. I am thinking of bringing those back in, as they are not doing well outside. They all have yellow leafs that are falling off and the broom is totally leafless.
Could it be the nasty weather (apart from the californian lilac that seems to have some sort of bug problem)? Shold they be best kept inside during this weather as they are still young?
Shall I take my plants back inside?
The common lilac, broom and clematis are deciduous, the californian lilac, ceanothus, is generally evergreen.
There is a ceanothus that is deciduous named 'Marie Simon'. If yours is not 'Marie Simon' then it is possibly stressed from a poor watering regime whilst it is been in the pot.
You don't say where you are, if in the UK then our weather has been all over the place this season and some plants are starting their autumn leaf drop early.
If it is not possible for you to plant them in their permanent positions then just put them in the ground in their pots until you can.
This will help to stop them drying out too quickly and keep the root system at an even temperature.
Reply:If it were me, I would dig a deep hole and bury them and start all over next year.
Reply:If the leaves are turning yellow then it is lacking a vitamin and also they should have been planted in the ground as they need the space to grow. Otherwise the three plants you mentioned are outdoor plants. Why not call your nursery and see what they say.
Reply:ask earl may
Could it be the nasty weather (apart from the californian lilac that seems to have some sort of bug problem)? Shold they be best kept inside during this weather as they are still young?
Shall I take my plants back inside?
The common lilac, broom and clematis are deciduous, the californian lilac, ceanothus, is generally evergreen.
There is a ceanothus that is deciduous named 'Marie Simon'. If yours is not 'Marie Simon' then it is possibly stressed from a poor watering regime whilst it is been in the pot.
You don't say where you are, if in the UK then our weather has been all over the place this season and some plants are starting their autumn leaf drop early.
If it is not possible for you to plant them in their permanent positions then just put them in the ground in their pots until you can.
This will help to stop them drying out too quickly and keep the root system at an even temperature.
Reply:If it were me, I would dig a deep hole and bury them and start all over next year.
Reply:If the leaves are turning yellow then it is lacking a vitamin and also they should have been planted in the ground as they need the space to grow. Otherwise the three plants you mentioned are outdoor plants. Why not call your nursery and see what they say.
Reply:ask earl may
What are Some Japanese Sites where you can Order Plants in English?
I would like to order a clematis plant or bulbs (seeds?) for someone in Japan as a present, but I don't know of any sites where I can do this in English. Please help me!
What are Some Japanese Sites where you can Order Plants in English?
How about following sites?
http://www.tokyoflower.jp/index_en.html
http://www.o-hana.jp/english.html
http://www.forever-florist-japan.com/
What are Some Japanese Sites where you can Order Plants in English?
How about following sites?
http://www.tokyoflower.jp/index_en.html
http://www.o-hana.jp/english.html
http://www.forever-florist-japan.com/
What (if anything) can I grow over a ivy wall for a bit of colour?
I rent a property with a south facing wall, covered in ivy which is nice, but lacking in colour.
Would a clematis of honeysuckle be ok?
What (if anything) can I grow over a ivy wall for a bit of colour?
Passiflora caerulea, the blue passion flower. Exotic flowers with a biblical myth. Very hardy to all parts of Great Britain. Evergreen too.
Reply:I grow Clematis montana 'elizabeth', which flowers late spring to early summer, and this scrambles over some huge conifers and an overgreen wall of ivy. It has light pink fragrent flowers, otherwise there are white varieties. As it's deciduous, it does allow plants underneath to get some light at other times. English Ivy, by the way, is known to be toxic to dogs, so you may want to clear this, if this is the type that you have growing. Here's an extract on this 'may cause stomach irritation, diarrhea, troubled breathing, coma, death.' Not a good thing! http://www.cybercanine.com/toxicplants.h...
Otherwise, Lonicera periclymenum, one of the Honeysuckles, forms a good swathe of color, for many months. This may be harmful to dogs, though I don't know if Lonicera Japonica is as bad. You could always chop the flowers after flowering, to prevent berries forming, which may be the easiest for a dog to eat.
Mid to late season colour is easy with passiflora caerulea, which is hardy and largely evergreen. Depending on where you live, there are some less hardy passion flowers that you could grow too, including Passiflora incarnata. See more here: http://www.floridata.com/ref/P/passiflo.... Potential issues with dogs though, but could be trained high up, as it does grow enthusiastically and would love your sunny south facing aspect.
Winter flowering jasmine - Jasminum nudiflorum, a beautiful yellow flowered climber/scramber, adds color to your garden when little else if flowering, from November through to March. It can be helped by a little support, but will grow well in most conditions, including some shade. http://www.floridata.com/ref/J/jasm_nud....
Jasmine is listed as a safe plant, so you could also try the white/cream jasmines, in addition to the winter Jasmine - Jasminum officinale or Jasminum polyanthum, which is white/pinkish, and semi-evergreen, depending on where planted -good with partial shade too. Hardy in USDA plant zones 8 to 11 - includes the UK!
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consu...
Safe plant list for dogs:
http://www.petfriendlyhouse.com/informat...
Some other info on dog toxic plants, causing severe problems -eg. heart: http://www.thepetcenter.com/wai/poi_LG.h...
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Whatever you decide to plant make sure that the Ivy doesn't smother and kill it. After all, most climbers die back in winter whereas most ivys don't.
Reply:Clematis might be your best bet as it will be more inclined to cling to the ivy. Honeysucle will need to be supported as it doesn't naturally cling i.e. has no tendrils for attaching purposes. Don't get a montana clematis they can grow large and the weight might bring both it and the ivy off the wall.
Reply:I don't care for the smell of honeysuckle, so be sure you do.
What about Vinca, with its pretty purplish flowers?
Reply:Passion fruit bush, the flowers are gorgeous, then you get the fruit, but be aware it can take over if you don't keep it under control.
Reply:Clematis without a doubt, my favourite flower, check here and see why
http://www.clematis.com/html-docs/homepa...
Reply:Honeysuckle would be perfect! ask your landlord first since you rent
Reply:There are many climing plants that bloom both in evening and during the day that could add some beautiful color to your climbing ivy.
Two that I love, are morning glory, and for an evening bloom, moon flower. The are both climbers and would mix beautifully, and climb well with the ivy. But, unfortunately, morning glory can also be poisonous to dogs, as is honeysuckle.
Here is a list of some flowring climbing plants:
http://springhillnursery.com/category.as...
Here is a site listing plants that are possibly poisonous to dogs. You should be able to look up any of your flowering plant choices here. Just scroll down. There's a long list.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
Would a clematis of honeysuckle be ok?
What (if anything) can I grow over a ivy wall for a bit of colour?
Passiflora caerulea, the blue passion flower. Exotic flowers with a biblical myth. Very hardy to all parts of Great Britain. Evergreen too.
Reply:I grow Clematis montana 'elizabeth', which flowers late spring to early summer, and this scrambles over some huge conifers and an overgreen wall of ivy. It has light pink fragrent flowers, otherwise there are white varieties. As it's deciduous, it does allow plants underneath to get some light at other times. English Ivy, by the way, is known to be toxic to dogs, so you may want to clear this, if this is the type that you have growing. Here's an extract on this 'may cause stomach irritation, diarrhea, troubled breathing, coma, death.' Not a good thing! http://www.cybercanine.com/toxicplants.h...
Otherwise, Lonicera periclymenum, one of the Honeysuckles, forms a good swathe of color, for many months. This may be harmful to dogs, though I don't know if Lonicera Japonica is as bad. You could always chop the flowers after flowering, to prevent berries forming, which may be the easiest for a dog to eat.
Mid to late season colour is easy with passiflora caerulea, which is hardy and largely evergreen. Depending on where you live, there are some less hardy passion flowers that you could grow too, including Passiflora incarnata. See more here: http://www.floridata.com/ref/P/passiflo.... Potential issues with dogs though, but could be trained high up, as it does grow enthusiastically and would love your sunny south facing aspect.
Winter flowering jasmine - Jasminum nudiflorum, a beautiful yellow flowered climber/scramber, adds color to your garden when little else if flowering, from November through to March. It can be helped by a little support, but will grow well in most conditions, including some shade. http://www.floridata.com/ref/J/jasm_nud....
Jasmine is listed as a safe plant, so you could also try the white/cream jasmines, in addition to the winter Jasmine - Jasminum officinale or Jasminum polyanthum, which is white/pinkish, and semi-evergreen, depending on where planted -good with partial shade too. Hardy in USDA plant zones 8 to 11 - includes the UK!
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consu...
Safe plant list for dogs:
http://www.petfriendlyhouse.com/informat...
Some other info on dog toxic plants, causing severe problems -eg. heart: http://www.thepetcenter.com/wai/poi_LG.h...
Hope this helps. Good luck! Rob
Reply:Whatever you decide to plant make sure that the Ivy doesn't smother and kill it. After all, most climbers die back in winter whereas most ivys don't.
Reply:Clematis might be your best bet as it will be more inclined to cling to the ivy. Honeysucle will need to be supported as it doesn't naturally cling i.e. has no tendrils for attaching purposes. Don't get a montana clematis they can grow large and the weight might bring both it and the ivy off the wall.
Reply:I don't care for the smell of honeysuckle, so be sure you do.
What about Vinca, with its pretty purplish flowers?
Reply:Passion fruit bush, the flowers are gorgeous, then you get the fruit, but be aware it can take over if you don't keep it under control.
Reply:Clematis without a doubt, my favourite flower, check here and see why
http://www.clematis.com/html-docs/homepa...
Reply:Honeysuckle would be perfect! ask your landlord first since you rent
Reply:There are many climing plants that bloom both in evening and during the day that could add some beautiful color to your climbing ivy.
Two that I love, are morning glory, and for an evening bloom, moon flower. The are both climbers and would mix beautifully, and climb well with the ivy. But, unfortunately, morning glory can also be poisonous to dogs, as is honeysuckle.
Here is a list of some flowring climbing plants:
http://springhillnursery.com/category.as...
Here is a site listing plants that are possibly poisonous to dogs. You should be able to look up any of your flowering plant choices here. Just scroll down. There's a long list.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
What are weird wild flowers you have around your house?
theres tons of wildflowers where i live.. i seen a ladies slipper last year, and this year i found a huge wild clematis with these tulip like flowers growing in the bush.
What are weird wild flowers you have around your house?
Hey Dan,
I have a Dragon Fruit, it's flower is bigger than my open hand. We also have naturally occuring pitcher plants, and venus fly traps.
sandals church
What are weird wild flowers you have around your house?
Hey Dan,
I have a Dragon Fruit, it's flower is bigger than my open hand. We also have naturally occuring pitcher plants, and venus fly traps.
sandals church
Can you succesfully grow a climbing rose and honeysuckle together?
I have a wooden pergola outside my back door. There is a rose, a honeysuckle and until recently, a jasmine and clematis, which could all climb over it. I inherited this when we moved in, it was just a huge tangle of climbers and the rose was invisible. It has come back beautifully since I cut the others back. The honeysuckle is very vigorous, if I let it regrow will it just swamp the rose? Could I let the honeysuckle grow and then cut it back hard each year?
Can you succesfully grow a climbing rose and honeysuckle together?
the honeysuckle will grow until Autumn then fall back, cut to size and wait till next spring, the rose will do well with a feed in the Autumn and cutting back at the end of the season, my climbing rose flower's until December so just remove the flower's tie the plants to your own suit and all will be well
Reply:The best time to cut hard back is in autumn.I do this every year with mine,plus you can do the rose at the same time
Reply:Yes, keep them under control.
Reply:lucky you!
kids hurt my climatis the other day, so debating about adding a prickly rose as deterant
sounds an ideal combo, trim back hard after flowering
roses like a good trim and honeysuckle are vigourous and will be OK
Reply:a lovely mix
cut the honeysuckle back to reasonable limits yearly to allow the rose to flower and show off it's best then the honeysuckle will give you scent and floewrs late in the year
do enjoy them
Can you succesfully grow a climbing rose and honeysuckle together?
the honeysuckle will grow until Autumn then fall back, cut to size and wait till next spring, the rose will do well with a feed in the Autumn and cutting back at the end of the season, my climbing rose flower's until December so just remove the flower's tie the plants to your own suit and all will be well
Reply:The best time to cut hard back is in autumn.I do this every year with mine,plus you can do the rose at the same time
Reply:Yes, keep them under control.
Reply:lucky you!
kids hurt my climatis the other day, so debating about adding a prickly rose as deterant
sounds an ideal combo, trim back hard after flowering
roses like a good trim and honeysuckle are vigourous and will be OK
Reply:a lovely mix
cut the honeysuckle back to reasonable limits yearly to allow the rose to flower and show off it's best then the honeysuckle will give you scent and floewrs late in the year
do enjoy them
What type of climber can I grow in a pot?
Am trying a clematis in a small pot one side of the patio door, but would like something different the other side. Any suggestions.
What type of climber can I grow in a pot?
First of all, it depends if it is going to be in full sun, part shade or full shade. I would suggest to grow a Lonicera, Bignonia, Passiflora or climbing Roses for full sun, then you can use Jasmine or Wax flower for part shade, and Hedera helix for full shade. When planting a creeper in a pot don't forget that it will dry out of water more quicker and to fertiliser it once every 2 weeks, because it needs constant nutrient availability.
Reply:Golden Hop. It's an herbaceous climber. That is, it dies down to the ground each winter, and then comes up fresh and golden next year. It needs support, but wont take over.
Reply:Jasmine ... ;)
Passion Flower ... ;)
Reply:moon flower would be easy to grow from what I understand. I am doing this myself this year.
I am growing these vines from seed in 3 inch pots and it says to do this 8 weeks before your last frost date for your area. This allows them to develop earlier and for the bloom time to be sooner, and I am taking it that this also means longer, after you set them in the ground after your last frost date.
Reply:It would depend on the size of the pot. Honeysuckle is a very quick grower, comes in many varieties and smells very sweet. As does jasmine - and you can get winter flowering jasmine so, combined with the clematis, you'll get blooms most of the year between them.
Reply:you don't say where you are located and that can make a difference but my daughter in Fla has a climbing fuschia which is pretty and a delicate. It can be grown up to 5 ft in a pot and roots well. She got it Home Depot and eventually put it in the ground and has given others pieces of it to root.
Reply:Ivy would grow well but a nicer thing to look at would be passion flower!
if you need info on passion flower I have loads cant remember what site I got it from though.
look here for more climbers
http://www.spaldingbulb.co.uk/index.aspx...
Reply:Cherokee roses will climb anything... just be sure to keep them trimmed as they can go out of control very easily!
Reply:How about a Moon Flower, they are very fragrant
Reply:creeping ivy is a good one but make sure its a outdoor one
Reply:Climbing roses are really pretty and the blooms smell terrific
Reply:I would go with a climbing rose too. You could probably find any size or color desired.
What type of climber can I grow in a pot?
First of all, it depends if it is going to be in full sun, part shade or full shade. I would suggest to grow a Lonicera, Bignonia, Passiflora or climbing Roses for full sun, then you can use Jasmine or Wax flower for part shade, and Hedera helix for full shade. When planting a creeper in a pot don't forget that it will dry out of water more quicker and to fertiliser it once every 2 weeks, because it needs constant nutrient availability.
Reply:Golden Hop. It's an herbaceous climber. That is, it dies down to the ground each winter, and then comes up fresh and golden next year. It needs support, but wont take over.
Reply:Jasmine ... ;)
Passion Flower ... ;)
Reply:moon flower would be easy to grow from what I understand. I am doing this myself this year.
I am growing these vines from seed in 3 inch pots and it says to do this 8 weeks before your last frost date for your area. This allows them to develop earlier and for the bloom time to be sooner, and I am taking it that this also means longer, after you set them in the ground after your last frost date.
Reply:It would depend on the size of the pot. Honeysuckle is a very quick grower, comes in many varieties and smells very sweet. As does jasmine - and you can get winter flowering jasmine so, combined with the clematis, you'll get blooms most of the year between them.
Reply:you don't say where you are located and that can make a difference but my daughter in Fla has a climbing fuschia which is pretty and a delicate. It can be grown up to 5 ft in a pot and roots well. She got it Home Depot and eventually put it in the ground and has given others pieces of it to root.
Reply:Ivy would grow well but a nicer thing to look at would be passion flower!
if you need info on passion flower I have loads cant remember what site I got it from though.
look here for more climbers
http://www.spaldingbulb.co.uk/index.aspx...
Reply:Cherokee roses will climb anything... just be sure to keep them trimmed as they can go out of control very easily!
Reply:How about a Moon Flower, they are very fragrant
Reply:creeping ivy is a good one but make sure its a outdoor one
Reply:Climbing roses are really pretty and the blooms smell terrific
Reply:I would go with a climbing rose too. You could probably find any size or color desired.
Could someone recommend a climbing flowering plant for a very shady spot.?
I already have clematis elsewhere in the garden so would like something else. The flower bed in question also adjoins the house.
Could someone recommend a climbing flowering plant for a very shady spot.?
Shade vines are hard to come by. I did make a list of some a few years back but can't find it at the moment.
You didn't list you zone or where you are, so I just put everything down. Before selecting, be sure to check if they will work in your area:
Bignonia capreolata (crossvine)
Gelsemium sempervirens (yellow jessamine)
Smilax smallii
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/count...
http://www.virtualplanttags.com/VinesPar...
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplan...
Hope this helps! :)
Reply:Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and attach these helpful links. Report It
Reply:Trouble with climbers in a shady spot is they always grow out towards the light, and pull the support down. i have a lonicera fragrantissima and a kerria japonica growing in shade, but as they are free standing I don't have a problem with providing and maintaining a support for them.
Reply:Try a Mandevilla, the Pink Mandevilla 'Alice Dupont'
It is a really beautiful vine with hundreds of deep pink trumpet-like flowers, and it seems to be in flower nearly all the time.
Reply:i have two shaded areas in my garden and have had great success with hydrangea (climbing hydrangea) and lonicera (honeysuckle). good luck hope this helps.
Reply:i have a shady area in my garden and i grow honey suckle their and when it comes out in flower it smells really nice.
Reply:Climbing Hydrangea Vine if you can find one.
http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplan...
Could someone recommend a climbing flowering plant for a very shady spot.?
Shade vines are hard to come by. I did make a list of some a few years back but can't find it at the moment.
You didn't list you zone or where you are, so I just put everything down. Before selecting, be sure to check if they will work in your area:
Bignonia capreolata (crossvine)
Gelsemium sempervirens (yellow jessamine)
Smilax smallii
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/count...
http://www.virtualplanttags.com/VinesPar...
http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1...
http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplan...
Hope this helps! :)
Reply:Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and attach these helpful links. Report It
Reply:Trouble with climbers in a shady spot is they always grow out towards the light, and pull the support down. i have a lonicera fragrantissima and a kerria japonica growing in shade, but as they are free standing I don't have a problem with providing and maintaining a support for them.
Reply:Try a Mandevilla, the Pink Mandevilla 'Alice Dupont'
It is a really beautiful vine with hundreds of deep pink trumpet-like flowers, and it seems to be in flower nearly all the time.
Reply:i have two shaded areas in my garden and have had great success with hydrangea (climbing hydrangea) and lonicera (honeysuckle). good luck hope this helps.
Reply:i have a shady area in my garden and i grow honey suckle their and when it comes out in flower it smells really nice.
Reply:Climbing Hydrangea Vine if you can find one.
http://landscaping.about.com/od/vineplan...
What can I plant in pots on my balcony?
I bought some plants last year and some survived but others died (despite the assurances of the shop they wouldn't).
What can I plant that is either evergreen or comes back every year, that doesn't mind loving in a pot with sun in the afternoon (west facing) and which won't succumb to frost in winter. The balcony is quite sheltered.
Those that have done well are box, passion flower, lillies, hosta, alium (although not flowering) and those that have died are mimosa and clematis. Any suggestions would be most welcome.
What can I plant in pots on my balcony?
The clematis probably died because they like to have their roots cool, they don't do well in containers. Mimosas are aggressively rooting trees and aren't very good for containers either. Some Japanese Maples do well in containers if you're looking for a small tree and will take your conditions. You also might try some herbs. I have rosemary, lavender, winter savory, and bay laurel in containers that are all good in afternoon sun and tolerate the cold down to about 20 degrees in the winter.
If you're insistent on an evergreen, Alberta Spruce is a good choice for a container.
Reply:Well, the flower that I have had THE BEST luck with is Petunia's. I live in NC where its really hot in summer and really cold in winter, when they all die off, I just cut them back to about 1 inch from the soil, and leave them be all winter on the inside porch. Next year- they always some back. Another one is Four O Clocks, their really easy to take care of too, and blloom pretty flowers. I go to this site called GardenWeb, where you can exchange seeds and plants with other gardeners, most of the time, for a self addressed stamped envelope, and if you'd like I could send you some of my many colored Petunia seeds, they might even come up this year. Let me know and good luck!!!
Email me if you would like some hoochymommy2000@yahoo.com
Reply:Try English ivy (hedera) as an evergreen. Mine is going crazy in containers! I also have a great rubbertree plant, some fuschia (sp?), spider plants, and pothos.
Reply:impatients do well on balconys and pots as long as there are in shade and they bloom all season long and they have some really beautifull colors now .
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What can I plant that is either evergreen or comes back every year, that doesn't mind loving in a pot with sun in the afternoon (west facing) and which won't succumb to frost in winter. The balcony is quite sheltered.
Those that have done well are box, passion flower, lillies, hosta, alium (although not flowering) and those that have died are mimosa and clematis. Any suggestions would be most welcome.
What can I plant in pots on my balcony?
The clematis probably died because they like to have their roots cool, they don't do well in containers. Mimosas are aggressively rooting trees and aren't very good for containers either. Some Japanese Maples do well in containers if you're looking for a small tree and will take your conditions. You also might try some herbs. I have rosemary, lavender, winter savory, and bay laurel in containers that are all good in afternoon sun and tolerate the cold down to about 20 degrees in the winter.
If you're insistent on an evergreen, Alberta Spruce is a good choice for a container.
Reply:Well, the flower that I have had THE BEST luck with is Petunia's. I live in NC where its really hot in summer and really cold in winter, when they all die off, I just cut them back to about 1 inch from the soil, and leave them be all winter on the inside porch. Next year- they always some back. Another one is Four O Clocks, their really easy to take care of too, and blloom pretty flowers. I go to this site called GardenWeb, where you can exchange seeds and plants with other gardeners, most of the time, for a self addressed stamped envelope, and if you'd like I could send you some of my many colored Petunia seeds, they might even come up this year. Let me know and good luck!!!
Email me if you would like some hoochymommy2000@yahoo.com
Reply:Try English ivy (hedera) as an evergreen. Mine is going crazy in containers! I also have a great rubbertree plant, some fuschia (sp?), spider plants, and pothos.
Reply:impatients do well on balconys and pots as long as there are in shade and they bloom all season long and they have some really beautifull colors now .
rain roots
Any ideas on planting climbing plants in a shady part of the garden?
Easy maintenance is important. Roses, clematis and evergreens are some I enjoy.
Any ideas on planting climbing plants in a shady part of the garden?
I have a climbing hydrangea growing on a north facing wall. Which works really well. I also have a very difficult corner, in which I have a berberidopsis corallina - the coral plant - which is really good. That's an evergreen.
Jasmine will grow in some shade. Many clematis prefer growing in some shade, as their colours fade. I will look them up for you.
Clematis "Nelly Moser"; Bee's Jubilee, Bill McKenzie Marie Boisselot. Clematis Montana (big plant).
Most roses like full sun, although I have come across one or two that will grow in part-shade. I can't find my book, at the moment, but willkeep it in mind.
Reply:Clematis are always a winning choice. We have a great climber here in Oz called hardenbergia which grows really well in the shade.
Reply:Hi. You did not mention what area of the country you are in, so I'll answer you with the climbers that work well in the Northeast shade, Zones 5-6.
1. Hedera spp. (Ivy) English and Baltic are good choices.
2. Parthenocissus spp. (Creeper)
3. Polygonum spp. (Russian Vine)
4. Hydrangea petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea)
5.Euonymus fortunei (Winter Creeper) will climb with a little encouragement.
Hope this helps.
Reply:I would suggest a Clematis - Nellie Moser. I have mine on a fence that sees very little sun. She is simply gorgeous this year with over 100 flowers. I was told that they like their roots to be cool so I have covered mine with some old pieces of slate and it seems to have worked very well.
Any ideas on planting climbing plants in a shady part of the garden?
I have a climbing hydrangea growing on a north facing wall. Which works really well. I also have a very difficult corner, in which I have a berberidopsis corallina - the coral plant - which is really good. That's an evergreen.
Jasmine will grow in some shade. Many clematis prefer growing in some shade, as their colours fade. I will look them up for you.
Clematis "Nelly Moser"; Bee's Jubilee, Bill McKenzie Marie Boisselot. Clematis Montana (big plant).
Most roses like full sun, although I have come across one or two that will grow in part-shade. I can't find my book, at the moment, but willkeep it in mind.
Reply:Clematis are always a winning choice. We have a great climber here in Oz called hardenbergia which grows really well in the shade.
Reply:Hi. You did not mention what area of the country you are in, so I'll answer you with the climbers that work well in the Northeast shade, Zones 5-6.
1. Hedera spp. (Ivy) English and Baltic are good choices.
2. Parthenocissus spp. (Creeper)
3. Polygonum spp. (Russian Vine)
4. Hydrangea petiolaris (Climbing Hydrangea)
5.Euonymus fortunei (Winter Creeper) will climb with a little encouragement.
Hope this helps.
Reply:I would suggest a Clematis - Nellie Moser. I have mine on a fence that sees very little sun. She is simply gorgeous this year with over 100 flowers. I was told that they like their roots to be cool so I have covered mine with some old pieces of slate and it seems to have worked very well.
Question about clematis...?
Can I snip off all the flower heads that have already lost their petals? They become so unattractive at this stage, looking like hairy Dr. Seuss plants or something!
Question about clematis...?
I suppose you can, but I think that the seed heads are part of the show----love the way they glisten in the sun,.
Reply:sure u can. it will give more energy for a plant to produce more flowers and grow
Question about clematis...?
I suppose you can, but I think that the seed heads are part of the show----love the way they glisten in the sun,.
Reply:sure u can. it will give more energy for a plant to produce more flowers and grow
Whats a good border type ground cover to plant besides Hosta's?
I want to plant a clematis, but its my understanding the roots like to be moist and in the shaded area with the top in the sunshine.
What can I plant besides Hosta's around a clematis?
This is all on a fence row.
Whats a good border type ground cover to plant besides Hosta's?
My neighbor grows amazingly-beautiful clematis. She does not plant anything below the clematis. She simply uses a thick layer (3-4 inches) of mulch such as pine bark chips. She says that planting anything above the roots of a clematis can cause problems as the plant will compete with the clematis for water and nutrients.
Reply:If it is not an immediate urgency to it:
Bring up websites like Gurney's or Burpee's and get on their catalog list. Buy a perennial book. I have used my perennial book for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground cover for many years.
The book gives descriptions for sun/shade, flower or not, time %26amp; length of blooms, type of soil, height, preferred zone %26amp; hardiness. The catalogs help pick items at cheaper rates than local nursery. (From catelog, do not order 'potted' or may arrive broken; OK to order bulbs, seeds and bare root).
What I pick may not be right for you nor your area. Do some research. I know you were looking for an easier answer than this.
Reply:Thyme....there are many different species, "peter david" is a nice one, plus many more....they usually have green leaves and then they flower, which can be yellow, green, etc........they are low to the ground, like sun, and spread nicely. "Cat mint" is another nice ground cover, green leaves, purple or pink flowers and smells nice..... "Lambs ear" is another good choice for ground cover...it has fuzzy green leaves with purple flowers....and smells nice! There are tons more...but it depends on location, climate, soil, etc...Good Luck
Reply:clematis prefers to climb a trellis
yarrow or phlox is good, some varieties of juniper creep, and there are some perennial ferns that are cool looking
What can I plant besides Hosta's around a clematis?
This is all on a fence row.
Whats a good border type ground cover to plant besides Hosta's?
My neighbor grows amazingly-beautiful clematis. She does not plant anything below the clematis. She simply uses a thick layer (3-4 inches) of mulch such as pine bark chips. She says that planting anything above the roots of a clematis can cause problems as the plant will compete with the clematis for water and nutrients.
Reply:If it is not an immediate urgency to it:
Bring up websites like Gurney's or Burpee's and get on their catalog list. Buy a perennial book. I have used my perennial book for flowers, trees, shrubs, ground cover for many years.
The book gives descriptions for sun/shade, flower or not, time %26amp; length of blooms, type of soil, height, preferred zone %26amp; hardiness. The catalogs help pick items at cheaper rates than local nursery. (From catelog, do not order 'potted' or may arrive broken; OK to order bulbs, seeds and bare root).
What I pick may not be right for you nor your area. Do some research. I know you were looking for an easier answer than this.
Reply:Thyme....there are many different species, "peter david" is a nice one, plus many more....they usually have green leaves and then they flower, which can be yellow, green, etc........they are low to the ground, like sun, and spread nicely. "Cat mint" is another nice ground cover, green leaves, purple or pink flowers and smells nice..... "Lambs ear" is another good choice for ground cover...it has fuzzy green leaves with purple flowers....and smells nice! There are tons more...but it depends on location, climate, soil, etc...Good Luck
Reply:clematis prefers to climb a trellis
yarrow or phlox is good, some varieties of juniper creep, and there are some perennial ferns that are cool looking
Do I need to prune my garden perennials before the snow falls?
I bought a house and there are
1. rose bushes
2. raspberry bushes
3. tons of perennials like lavender
4. clematis thing
Do I need to cut them down to the ground this winter? How about protecting them from harsh weather? Thanks!
Do I need to prune my garden perennials before the snow falls?
1. yes 2. yes 3. No, you can prune perennials in spring before new growth starts. Many birds eat the seeds of lots of perennials or land on the stems to rest. I leave mine for the wildlife and also to add interest to the winter garden. 4. It depends which group your clematis falls into. Some should be cut within 6 inches of the ground in spring, others bloom on old growth and only need light pruning of dead stems. It never hurts to mulch your plants for extra winter protection.
Reply:Depends on the climate. Heavy snow loads and severe cold, yes, you should prune and cover with mulch.
Otherwise, on roses, remove all old blooms and buds to eliminate overwintering insects.
Raspberries, if everbearing yes, you can cut them back if you want, otherwise, only remove those that bore this year as they are finished. The others must stay.
Perennials....lavender I see you don't have a real cold climate ig you are growiong lavender. Just tidy it up a bit, no serious cutting. Same with the others, remove old flower heads, tidy up.
Clematis thing.....vine...no, leave the vine alone.
Most of all, if you live in a dry winter climate, water once or twice a month! If it gets near zero F, by all means spread a loose mulch around the perennials, clematis base and roses.
Reply:Rose bushes prune back about 2" from the soil,except for climbing roses they do not need to be pruned. Raspberry bushes, prune back the old canes , they will be tougher wood, leave the new canes from this year as that is what is going to produce the fruit for next year,clematis depending on what type it is some you do other you don't, when in doubt, DON'T. and lavender you could almost mow the plant with your lawn mower and it would come back up. Actually I rarely cut back perennials as they all have seeds on them which you feathered friends enjoy through the winter months. If you have trees in your yard a good mulch is the fall leaves it helps to protect the roots of all your plants...........Good Luck
Reply:1yes ,2yes,3yes,4no.try to dob pruning tar on what you cut so you dont get cain bores.
Reply:I don't cut mine back, but a good layer of mulch will protect the roots.
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1. rose bushes
2. raspberry bushes
3. tons of perennials like lavender
4. clematis thing
Do I need to cut them down to the ground this winter? How about protecting them from harsh weather? Thanks!
Do I need to prune my garden perennials before the snow falls?
1. yes 2. yes 3. No, you can prune perennials in spring before new growth starts. Many birds eat the seeds of lots of perennials or land on the stems to rest. I leave mine for the wildlife and also to add interest to the winter garden. 4. It depends which group your clematis falls into. Some should be cut within 6 inches of the ground in spring, others bloom on old growth and only need light pruning of dead stems. It never hurts to mulch your plants for extra winter protection.
Reply:Depends on the climate. Heavy snow loads and severe cold, yes, you should prune and cover with mulch.
Otherwise, on roses, remove all old blooms and buds to eliminate overwintering insects.
Raspberries, if everbearing yes, you can cut them back if you want, otherwise, only remove those that bore this year as they are finished. The others must stay.
Perennials....lavender I see you don't have a real cold climate ig you are growiong lavender. Just tidy it up a bit, no serious cutting. Same with the others, remove old flower heads, tidy up.
Clematis thing.....vine...no, leave the vine alone.
Most of all, if you live in a dry winter climate, water once or twice a month! If it gets near zero F, by all means spread a loose mulch around the perennials, clematis base and roses.
Reply:Rose bushes prune back about 2" from the soil,except for climbing roses they do not need to be pruned. Raspberry bushes, prune back the old canes , they will be tougher wood, leave the new canes from this year as that is what is going to produce the fruit for next year,clematis depending on what type it is some you do other you don't, when in doubt, DON'T. and lavender you could almost mow the plant with your lawn mower and it would come back up. Actually I rarely cut back perennials as they all have seeds on them which you feathered friends enjoy through the winter months. If you have trees in your yard a good mulch is the fall leaves it helps to protect the roots of all your plants...........Good Luck
Reply:1yes ,2yes,3yes,4no.try to dob pruning tar on what you cut so you dont get cain bores.
Reply:I don't cut mine back, but a good layer of mulch will protect the roots.
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Why are my outdoor plants turning yellow/brown at the bottom?
I have a few different plants in my backyard which are planted in different places. 1 clematis, 1 large clump of white daisies, and some bushy perennial. They are all turning yellow and brown at the bottom and I don't know if this is a watering issue (lack of or too much?) or they need fertilizer? I also have a coral bark maple that seems to be more faded than my other coral bark maple and the leaves have turned brown on some branches. It basically looks like it's dying.
Why are my outdoor plants turning yellow/brown at the bottom?
They may be getting oversprayed on the bottom (close to the lawn) by fertilizer/weed killer!?
Reply:too much water
Reply:could be from the heat or not getting enough water
Reply:I have some yellowing hosta plants and its due to the drought conditions. Its hard to keep up the watering everyday here in central Ohio.
Why are my outdoor plants turning yellow/brown at the bottom?
They may be getting oversprayed on the bottom (close to the lawn) by fertilizer/weed killer!?
Reply:too much water
Reply:could be from the heat or not getting enough water
Reply:I have some yellowing hosta plants and its due to the drought conditions. Its hard to keep up the watering everyday here in central Ohio.
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